| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Name | Coolpix S5 |
| Image sensor | 1/2.5 " CCD, 6.2MP, 6.0 effective |
| Max output resolution | 2816 x 2112 |
| Other resolutions | 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Zoom | 3x optical, 4x digital |
| Optical focal length (35mm) | 5.8-17.4mm (35-105mm) |
| Maximum lens aperture | F3.0 - F5.4 |
| Shutter speeds | Not stated |
| ISO rating | Auto/50/100/200/400 |
| LCD screen | 2.5” approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Flash range | 2.6m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| Exposure control | Program, 15 scene modes |
| Exposure metering | Not stated |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV, 1/3 EV steps |
| White balance modes | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash |
| Auto-Focus | Area, manual |
| Manual focus | No |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm |
| Recording Modes | Single-shot, Continuous, Multi-shot, Self timer |
| Image formats | JPEG, AVI |
| Compression | High, Normal |
| Picture Adjustments | Standard, Vivid, Sepia, Black & White, Cyanotype |
| Video (max res/format) | 640 x 480, 30fps |
| Movie Length | Card capacity |
| Self-timer | 10 secs, 3 secs |
| Memory card slot | SD |
| Supplied Memory | None |
| Batteries supplied | 3.7V 730mAh Li-ion battery |
| Recharger supplied | Yes |
| A/V output | PAL and NTSC |
| Ports | AV, USB 2.0 (via dock) |
| Accessories | Neck strap, Software CD, USB/Charger dock |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 93 x 59 x 20 mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | 135 g (excluding batteries and media) |
| Software | Picture Project |
| Warranty | Unknown |