Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The P510 was revealed 6 months later than the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P510 matches up against the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P510 and the SP-620 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and SP-620 UZ is 66 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.