Nikon P510 vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 3 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P510 matches up against the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P510 against the SH-2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and SH-2 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and SH-2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older P510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.