• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-5020 advantages over Nikon S3600

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S3600 advantages over Olympus FE-5020

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Olympus FE-5020
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Nikon S3600
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Nikon S3000

Olympus FE-5020
Nikon S3000
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Nikon S3000

Nikon S3600
Nikon S3000
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3000

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Olympus FE-5020
Pentax RS1500
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax RS1500

Nikon S3600
Pentax RS1500
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Pentax RS1500

Compared to Nikon S5300

Olympus FE-5020
Nikon S5300
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon S3600
Nikon S5300
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Olympus FE-5020
Canon 170 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-5020 vs Canon 170 IS

Nikon S3600
Canon 170 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Canon 170 IS

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