Nikon P510 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P510 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was introduced 5 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and 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 SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P510 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P510 provides 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P510 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and SZ-31MR iHS is 66 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.