Nikon S70 vs Olympus 5010
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Launched August 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 5010
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S70 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S70 scores against the 5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus 5010
| S70 | 5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+58k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S70
| 5010 | S70 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus 5010
| S70 | 5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 features external 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 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 compared to the 5010.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and 5010.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (160g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S70 Landscape photography details
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S70 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
| Alternate name | - | mju 5010 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | TruePic III |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 288k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $290 | $150 |
