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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S5100 FE-5020 
LaunchedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S5100

 FE-5020 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-5020

 S5100 FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
lighter than others in class (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus FE-5020
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