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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S570 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released within a month of the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S570 grades against the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S570 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S570

 FE-5020 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5020

 S570 FE-5020 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S570 vs the FE-5020.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and FE-5020.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL10 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $160