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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was released 11 months after the HZ15W so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-47 matches up versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FE-47 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-47

 HZ15W FE-47 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ15W

 FE-47 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 vs the HZ15W.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FE-47 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (249 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (249g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus FE-47Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $330