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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L100 FE-5020 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L100

 FE-5020 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-5020

 L100 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competitors (137g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus FE-5020
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