Nikon P530 vs Olympus 1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P530 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the P530 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The P530 was announced 3 months after the 1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P530 matches up against the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P530 and the 1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and 1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P530 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon P530 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.