Nikon S810c vs Olympus FE-5020

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S810c and Olympus FE-5020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 4 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S810c scores vs the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c and the FE-5020.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and FE-5020.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S810c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.