Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was announced 21 months later than the FE-5010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S8100 grades vs the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S8100 versus the FE-5010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and FE-5010.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S8100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.