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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus E-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and E-30 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P1000 was introduced 9 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P1000 matches up against the E-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus E-30

 P1000 E-30 
AnnouncedJuly 2018March 2009Fresher by 114 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon P1000

 E-30 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus E-30

 P1000 E-30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 offers outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has specifications of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus E-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P1000 against the E-30.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and E-30 is 49 and 60 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and E-30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P1000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon P1000 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher P1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography info
Olympus E-30 Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,415g)
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (750 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Olympus E-30
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has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (750 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (750 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Olympus E-30 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,415 grams)
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no video recording
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus E-30
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus E-30
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus E-30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-07-10 2009-03-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 695 grams (1.53 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 530
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 750 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $1,299