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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon P7700
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was manufactured 2 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7100 matches up against the FE-5020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 P7100 FE-5020 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon P7100

 FE-5020 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus FE-5020

 P7100 FE-5020 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7100 versus the FE-5020.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and FE-5020 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-5020 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer P7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (395 grams)
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weather proof
lighter than others (137g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.3 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
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good battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (395g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (137g)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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really wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (395 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-20 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
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