Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-5020

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-5020, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 2 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW100 scores versus the FE-5020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 compared to the FE-5020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and FE-5020.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern AW100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.