Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2018
- Older Model is Nikon P900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P1000 was launched 5 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P1000 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
P1000 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 67 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon P1000
SZ-16 iHS | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
P1000 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P1000 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SZ-16 iHS is 49 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and SZ-16 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern P1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-07-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Nikon Expeed | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1415g (3.12 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $230 |