Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets look closer at the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 8 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the P1000 matches up against the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 provides 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 SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SP-600 UZ is 49 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer P1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.