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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Replacement is Nikon P510
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P500 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was brought out within a month of the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P500 matches up versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 P500 SZ-10 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon P500

          

          

            
 SZ-10 P500 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 P500 SZ-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon P500 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P500 against the SZ-10.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and SZ-10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

            Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon P500
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 you can focus manually
 includes face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
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 incredible zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P500 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
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 built-in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than others in class (215g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (504mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon P500
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (23mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P500 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P500Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P500 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-810mm (35.2x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $300