Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-45

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus FE-47 and the Olympus FE-45, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus FE-47 was introduced in January 2010 and Olympus FE-45 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus FE-47 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus FE-45 Highlights

      • 9.9 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus FE-47
      4. Advantage of Olympus FE-45
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-45.

      PROS

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-47
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-47 over Olympus FE-45.

      Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-45
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 9.9 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 180 mm vs 108 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.50"

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-47.

      Olympus FE-25
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.9 MP

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Advantage of Olympus FE-45

      Olympus FE-45
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-45 over Olympus FE-47.

      Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-45
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.1
      Image Stabilization vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) vs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      Internal Storage 18 MB vs 19 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-45.

      Olympus FE-25
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.9 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon G12
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus FE-47 Olympus FE-45
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
        Internal Storage18 MB19 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus FE-47 Olympus FE-45
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel9.9 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus FE-47 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus FE-45 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus FE-47 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Olympus FE-45 features a 9.9 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus FE-47 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus FE-45 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus FE-45

      Olympus FE-45 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-45 come with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus FE-47 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Olympus FE-45 has a single xD-Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus FE-47, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus FE-45.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Olympus FE-47..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus FE-47 body has dimensions of 98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06") and Olympus FE-45 body has dimensions of 94 x 62 x 23 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Olympus FE-47 weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) and Olympus FE-45 weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz).

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      98 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-45

      Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-45 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      47
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-45 and give them scores of 42 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      OVERALL
      42
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9.9 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus FE-47

      Olympus FE-45

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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