Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SH-3

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P1000 was revealed 2 years after the SH-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P1000 matches up against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 has got 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) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P1000 versus the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SH-3 is 49 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and SH-3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer P1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.