Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-5020

Let's look closer at the Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced very close to the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S640 scores vs the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 vs the FE-5020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.