Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-5020

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P310 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the P310 scores versus the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 compared to the FE-5020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FE-5020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and FE-5020.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent P310 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.