Nikon P520 vs Olympus E-P7

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P520 versus Olympus E-P7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very close but the P520 (1/2.3") and E-P7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The P520 was announced 9 years before the E-P7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the P520 matches up against the E-P7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P520 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P520 versus Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P520 vs the E-P7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and E-P7 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and E-P7.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P520 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P7 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.