Nikon P310 vs Olympus 7000

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P310 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 3 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P310 grades versus the 7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 and Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 and the 7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and 7000.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P310 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P310 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.