• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-5010 advantages over Nikon AW110

  • Less expensive
    $190 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 195g
    Lighter weight

Nikon AW110 advantages over Olympus FE-5010

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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 Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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

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  • Good still photo and video quality for its class; Built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing with a paired smartphone or tablet; Waterproof to a category-best depth of 59 feet; Generally speedy operation.

  • Not a huge improvement over predecessor; Lens dimmer than others at wide angle; Annoyingly sharp metal strap lugs; Below average battery life.

  • Read our Nikon AW110 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S560

Olympus FE-5010
Nikon S560
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus FE-5010 vs Nikon S560

Nikon AW110
Nikon S560
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Pentax H90

Olympus FE-5010
Pentax H90
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90

Nikon AW110
Pentax H90
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Fujifilm JX250

Olympus FE-5010
Fujifilm JX250
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-5010 vs Fujifilm JX250

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm JX250
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm JX250

Compared to Fujifilm XP60

Olympus FE-5010
Fujifilm XP60
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus FE-5010 vs Fujifilm XP60

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP60
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP60

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Olympus FE-5010
Fujifilm XP70
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus FE-5010 vs Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP70
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP70

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