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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5200 was manufactured 4 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5200 matches up versus the FE-5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S5200 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S5200

 FE-5010 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus FE-5010

 S5200 FE-5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 and the FE-5010.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and FE-5010.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no Timelapse function
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $130