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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 20 months after the FE-45 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S5100 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-45

 S5100 FE-45 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon S5100

 FE-45 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-45

 S5100 FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5100 vs the FE-45.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and FE-45.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $130