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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 5 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 scores vs the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S5300 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S5300

 FE-5010 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-5010

 S5300 FE-5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S5300 and the FE-5010.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and FE-5010.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S5300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $130