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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P1000 SZ-16 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2013More recent by 67 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon P1000

 SZ-16 iHS P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P1000 SZ-16 iHS 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
57
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
54
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
58
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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