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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5010, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly close but the S32 (1/3") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was announced 5 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S32 matches up versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S32 FE-5010 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S32

 FE-5010 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5010

 S32 FE-5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S32 and the FE-5010.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and FE-5010 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and FE-5010.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S32 will result in more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S32 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
58
environment proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus FE-5010
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" 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 life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $130