Nikon Coolpix S9900 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5
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Brand
Nikon
Olympus
Model
Coolpix S9900
PEN E-PL5
Released
2015
2012
Announcement Date
February 10, 2015
September 17, 2012
Camera Type
Compact
MirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon Coolpix S9900
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Megapixels
16 MP
16.1 MP
Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 px
4608 x 3456 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
6.17 x 4.55 mm
13 x 17.3 mm
Sensor Format
1/2.3”
Micro Four ThirdsFrame Rate
7 fps
8 fps
Lens Mount
Fixed
Micro 4/3
Image Processor
Unspecified
TruePic VI
Aspect Ratio
4:34:3Minimum ISO (Native)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
8 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
16
35
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
None
Video
Nikon Coolpix S9900
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV
MOV, AVI
Features
Nikon Coolpix S9900
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
460,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon Coolpix S9900
Olympus PEN E-PL5
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL19
BLS-5
Battery Life
300 shots
360 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
N/A
22.8 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
N/A
12.3 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
N/A
889
Scores
Nikon Coolpix S9900
Olympus PEN E-PL5
User Scores
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