Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 20 months after the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P610 grades against the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 against the SZ-15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and SZ-15 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer P610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.