Reasons to choose Coolpix 5700
Released in 2002, Coolpix 5700 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 5700
vs Olympus E-10
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Coolpix 570058 mm²
E-10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 5700 and E-10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 5700MetricE-10
4.9 MPEffective pixels3.7 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.44 µmPixel pitch3.96 µm
11.85 µm²Pixel area15.7 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density6.37 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
530 gWeight1,190 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix 5700 and E-10 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 5700 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 5700 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 5700 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-10
Released in 2000, E-10 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 3.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.