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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was brought out 18 months after the FE-5010 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8000 grades versus the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S8000 FE-5010 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S8000

 FE-5010 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus FE-5010

 S8000 FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 and the FE-5010.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and FE-5010.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S8000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $130