Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S3500 was introduced 4 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S3500 matches up against the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus FE-5010
S3500 | FE-5010 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S3500
FE-5010 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus FE-5010
S3500 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 against the FE-5010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and FE-5010.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to show more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S3500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-21 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $85 | $130 |