Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 7040

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S5100 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 8 months after the 7040 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5100 scores vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 and Olympus 7040 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5100 compared to the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and 7040.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.