Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020
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95 Imaging
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6000 was launched 7 months after the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6000 matches up against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus FE-5020
S6000 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S6000
FE-5020 | S6000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus FE-5020
S6000 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 and the FE-5020.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and FE-5020.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Alternative name | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2009-07-22 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $160 |