Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8100 was launched 14 months later than the FE-5020 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S8100 matches up against the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus FE-5020
S8100 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S8100
FE-5020 | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-5020
S8100 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 and the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and FE-5020.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S8100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 180g (0.40 lb) | 137g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | 220 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $160 |