Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020
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![Nikon Coolpix P7800 front Nikon Coolpix P7800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800/Nikon-P7800-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as X-935
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The P7800 was revealed 4 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7800 matches up against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus FE-5020
P7800 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon P7800
FE-5020 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus FE-5020
P7800 | FE-5020 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P7800 and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 against the FE-5020.
![Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and FE-5020 is 82 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and FE-5020.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The P7800 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 137g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $550 | $160 |