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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was introduced 20 months after the 5010 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S1200pj matches up vs the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Olympus 5010

 S1200pj 5010 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S1200pj

 5010 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus 5010

 S1200pj 5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj compared to the 5010.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and 5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and 5010.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S1200pj provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (186g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (186g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (186g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Olympus Stylus 5010
Also Known as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $150