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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 5 months earlier than the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S5100 matches up against the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 S5100 SZ-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S5100

		

		

			
 SZ-10 S5100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 S5100 SZ-10 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 provides external 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 vs the SZ-10.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and SZ-10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (132 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (215g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
62
 lighter than average (132 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
 lighter than average (215 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (132 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than average (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $300