Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2009

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus FE-5010
S8100 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S8100
FE-5010 | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-5010
S8100 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $299 | $130 |