Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P100 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was released 12 months prior to the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P100 grades against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 has outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 and the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and SZ-11 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and SZ-11.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.