Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P500 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the P500 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The P500 was launched 3 years prior to the 1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P500 grades versus the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 provides physical 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) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P500 versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P500 compared to the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and 1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The P500 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.