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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 7 months later than the FE-5010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S570 scores vs the FE-5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S570 FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S570

 FE-5010 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5010

 S570 FE-5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S570 compared to the FE-5010.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and FE-5010.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S570 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 ID EN-EL10 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $130