Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
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On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P100 was announced 18 months before the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the P100 grades against the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SZ-12
| P100 | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon P100
| SZ-12 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SZ-12
| P100 | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P100 vs the SZ-12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and SZ-12 is 68 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and SZ-12.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-12 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SZ-12 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 481 gr (1.06 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL5 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $350 |
