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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 6 months prior to the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-47 grades against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung PL200

 FE-47 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus FE-47

 PL200 FE-47 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung PL200

 FE-47 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 features physical 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) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the PL200.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and PL200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus FE-47Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0