Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ-15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5100 matches up against the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S5100 against the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and SZ-15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.