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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S1100pj versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was manufactured 8 months after the 5010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1100pj grades versus the 5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus 5010

 S1100pj 5010 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S1100pj

 5010 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus 5010

 S1100pj 5010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj provides physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1100pj versus Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1100pj against the 5010.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and 5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and 5010.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1100pj will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography details
Olympus 5010 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
Vlogging with Olympus 5010
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Olympus Stylus 5010
Also Known as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $150