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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S70 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was manufactured 7 months after the FE-3010 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S70 matches up against the FE-3010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S70 FE-3010 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S70

 FE-3010 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-3010

 S70 FE-3010 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S70 features outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S70 versus Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S70 and the FE-3010.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and FE-3010.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S70
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S70
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus FE-3010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 108g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $290 $140