- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
-
35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
-
26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Nikon S520 advantages over Olympus Stylus-5010
Olympus Stylus-5010 advantages over Nikon S520
-
Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
-
More telephoto lens reach
130 mm
vs
105 mm
Capture objects farther away
-
HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
More dots on screen
230k
vs
154k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
-
More pixels
14.0
vs
8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
26 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
2000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
-
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
-
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
-
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
-
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
-
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
-
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
-
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
-
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
-
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
-
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
-
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
-
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
-
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
403 Forbidden
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /cameras/_fragment
on this server.
The Competition
Compared to Samsung NV30
-
More dots on screen
-
Higher extended ISO
Olympus
Stylus-5010
Samsung
NV30
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Longer exposure
Compared to Sony DSC-W120
Olympus
Stylus-5010
Sony
DSC-W120
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon SD1200 IS
Nikon
S520
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus
Stylus-5010
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic DMC-F3
Nikon
S520
Panasonic
DMC-F3
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
Stylus-5010
Panasonic
DMC-F3
Compared to Olympus VG-120
Nikon
S520
Olympus
VG-120
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
Stylus-5010
Olympus
VG-120