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Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus E-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S620 (1/2.3") and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S620 was revealed 24 months earlier than the E-5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S620 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S620 scores versus the E-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus E-5

 S620 E-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon S620

 E-5 S620 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus E-5

 S620 E-5 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has proportions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S620 versus Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S620 against the E-5.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and E-5 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and E-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S620 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-5 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
weather sealing
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-5 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
64
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
comes with external mic socket
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus E-5
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus E-5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus E-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-03 2011-02-03
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 120g (0.26 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 519
Other
Battery life - 870 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 BLM-5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $37 $1,700