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Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P100 versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P100 was introduced 6 months after the 8010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P100 scores vs the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus 8010

 P100 8010 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon P100

 8010 P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus 8010

 P100 8010 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P100 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P100 compared to the 8010.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and 8010 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and 8010.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to result in extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Olympus 8010
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
37
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
49
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (245g)
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Alternative name - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $600