Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P610 was introduced 4 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P610 grades versus the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus SZ-10
P610 | SZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon P610
SZ-10 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-10
P610 | SZ-10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P610 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P610 and the SZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and SZ-10 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and SZ-10.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P610 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger P610 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $430 | $300 |