Nikon S7000 vs Olympus 5010

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S7000 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was brought out 5 years after the 5010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S7000 matches up vs the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 has outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S7000 and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S7000 and the 5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and 5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and 5010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.