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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Photography Glossary

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S32 versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S32 (1/3") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was launched 4 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S32 scores against the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S32 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S32

 FE-5020 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5020

 S32 FE-5020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 offers external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S32 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S32 compared to the FE-5020.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and FE-5020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and FE-5020.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S32 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
58
environment proof
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
34
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.10 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 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $160