Nikon S31 vs Olympus FE-5020

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Olympus FE-5020, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was brought out 3 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S31 grades vs the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 against the FE-5020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and FE-5020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and FE-5020.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S31 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-5020 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S31 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.