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Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S70 versus Olympus E-P5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the S70 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S70 was brought out 5 years before the E-P5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S70 matches up vs the E-P5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus E-P5

 S70 E-P5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Nikon S70

 E-P5 S70 
LaunchedOctober 2013August 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k288kSharper display (+749k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus E-P5

 S70 E-P5 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S70 versus Olympus E-P5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S70 versus the E-P5.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and E-P5 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and E-P5.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S70 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-P5 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography details
Olympus E-P5 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average (420g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (420 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus E-P5
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-04 2013-10-03
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 288k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 420g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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