Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P610 was revealed 3 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P610 grades vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus SZ-12
P610 | SZ-12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon P610
SZ-12 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-12
P610 | SZ-12 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 enjoys outside measurements 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-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P610 versus the SZ-12.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and SZ-12 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and SZ-12.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent P610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | - |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $430 | $350 |