Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon P500 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was introduced 13 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P500 grades vs the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P500 and the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer P500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.