Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was revealed 19 months later than the SP-810 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P520 scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P520 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and SP-810 UZ is 66 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer P520 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.