Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Successor is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P500 was introduced 5 months earlier than the SZ-11 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P500 grades versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus SZ-11
| P500 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P500
| SZ-11 | P500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-11
| P500 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has got external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P500 compared to the SZ-11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and SZ-11.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus SZ-11 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-07-27 |
| Body design | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $253 |