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Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Nikon D3S front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3
  • Later Model is Nikon D4
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
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Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon D3S and Olympus 5010, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D3S (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very similar but the D3S (Full frame) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D3S was unveiled 2 months later than the 5010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the D3S matches up against the 5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Olympus 5010

 D3S 5010 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon D3S

 5010 D3S 

Common features in the Nikon D3S and Olympus 5010

 D3S 5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3S has got outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D3S compared to the 5010.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3S and 5010 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3S and 5010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3S using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 5010 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3S Portrait photography advice
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
64
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3S as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3S Sports photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Sports photography highlights
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (4,200 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3S as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
51
great battery power (4,200 shots)
environment proofing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3S
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (4,200 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3S Vlogging highlights
Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
15
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon D3S vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3S and Olympus 5010
 Nikon D3SOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D3S Olympus Stylus 5010
Also called as - mju 5010
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2832 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1240 gr (2.73 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3253 not tested
Other
Battery life 4200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL4a Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $5,200 $150