Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S5100 was manufactured 14 months later than the FE-5020 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5100 matches up vs the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-5020
S5100 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S5100
FE-5020 | S5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-5020
S5100 | FE-5020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S5100 and the FE-5020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and FE-5020.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S5100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also Known as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 model | EN-EL10 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $160 |