Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-5010

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 4 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9500 grades vs the FE-5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S9500 against the FE-5010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and FE-5010.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S9500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.