Nikon P500 vs Olympus SH-2

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was announced 5 years before the SH-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P500 matches up versus the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P500 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P500 against the SH-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and SH-2.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.