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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
Olympus FE-5010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S3500 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S3500

 FE-5010 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus FE-5010

 S3500 FE-5010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (129 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Olympus FE-5010
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