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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 7 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the P1000 matches up against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SZ-11

 P1000 SZ-11 
LaunchedJuly 2018July 2011More modern by 85 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P1000

 SZ-11 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-11

 P1000 SZ-11 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 offers outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P1000 compared to the SZ-11.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SZ-11 is 49 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher P1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
51
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
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supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (3.12 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life 250 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,000 $253