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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 8 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-47 matches up vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FE-47 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-47

 HZ10W FE-47 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ10W

 FE-47 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the HZ10W.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FE-47 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus FE-47Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $300