Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 6 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P1000 grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 has exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P1000 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and SZ-31MR iHS is 49 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger P1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.