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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 7 months after the FE-25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S70 scores versus the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus FE-25

 S70 FE-25 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution288k112kClearer screen (+176k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S70

 FE-25 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-25

 S70 FE-25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 provides external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S70 vs the FE-25.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and FE-25.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S70 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S70
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
9
no video recording
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.4"
Screen resolution 288k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $15