Nikon P510 vs Olympus SZ-11

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P510 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 12 months later than the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P510 grades against the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon P510 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P510 compared to the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and SZ-11 is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P510 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer P510 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.