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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S4100 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S4100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the E-P5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4100 matches up against the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus E-P5

 S4100 E-P5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Nikon S4100

 E-P5 S4100 
ReleasedOctober 2013February 2011Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus E-P5

 S4100 E-P5 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S4100 vs the E-P5.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and E-P5 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S4100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-P5 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography factors
67
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (420 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Olympus E-P5
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-09 2013-10-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 190 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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