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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P510
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was launched 11 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P500 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P500 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P500

 SP-620 UZ P500 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P500 SP-620 UZ 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P500 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (494g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (494g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (494g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P500Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P500 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-810mm (35.2x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $199