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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced very close to the FE-5020 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1000pj scores versus the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus FE-5020

 S1000pj FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FE-5020 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-5020

 S1000pj FE-5020 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj features physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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 S1000pj versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj versus the FE-5020.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and FE-5020.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (137g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than average (137g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus FE-5020
Other name - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Price at launch $289 $160