Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Released February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is X-935

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L100 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FE-5020 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L100 matches up vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L100
FE-5020 | L100 |
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Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-5020
L100 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L100 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L100 compared to the FE-5020.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FE-5020 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and FE-5020.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $160 |