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Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
Olympus 1s
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus 1
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon P510 versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the P510 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was revealed 3 years before the 1s and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P510 matches up vs the 1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Olympus 1s

 P510 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Nikon P510

 1s P510 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2012More recent by 33 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Olympus 1s

 P510 1s 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 features 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) and the Olympus 1s has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P510 vs the 1s.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and 1s is 66 and 79 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and 1s.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P510 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P510 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older P510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P510
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography info
Olympus 1s Street photography info
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (555 grams)
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 1s Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery power (200 shots)
heavier than competition (555g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery life (450 per charge)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
Olympus 1s Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
Olympus 1s Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (555g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Olympus 1s
 Nikon Coolpix P510Olympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $699