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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 7 months after the FE-5010 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1000pj scores against the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus FE-5010

 S1000pj FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FE-5010 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-5010

 S1000pj FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj compared to the FE-5010.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and FE-5010.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S1000pj should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $289 $130