Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1
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![Nikon Coolpix P500 front Nikon Coolpix P500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P500/Nikon-P500-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 1 front Olympus Stylus 1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-1/Olympus-1-front.jpg)
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 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
- Announced February 2011
- Updated by Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Overview
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.
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus 1
P500 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon P500
1 | P500 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 34 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus 1
P500 | 1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 size comparison Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.
![Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 410 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $700 |