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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Released August 2010
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the TG-320 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5100 scores versus the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 S5100 TG-320 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S5100

          

          

            
 TG-320 S5100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-320

          

          

            
 S5100 TG-320 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S5100 vs the TG-320.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and TG-320.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (132 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
62
 lighter than competition (132 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (132g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone port
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $0