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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 7 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P1000 grades vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 P1000 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJuly 2018March 2011More modern by 90 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon P1000

 SZ-30MR P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 P1000 SZ-30MR 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P1000 vs the SZ-30MR.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and SZ-30MR is 49 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,415 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
54
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,415g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed TruePic III+
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
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 All around 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 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $279