Nikon S2900 vs Olympus 5010

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S2900 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and 5010 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 5 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2900 matches up versus the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S2900 versus Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S2900 against the 5010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and 5010.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S2900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.