Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010
95 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Olympus FE-3010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus FE-3010
S70 | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+58k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S70
FE-3010 | S70 |
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Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus FE-3010
S70 | FE-3010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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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 |