Nikon P610 vs Olympus 1

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P610 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the P610 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P610 was manufactured 15 months later than the 1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the P610 matches up against the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 provides external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing 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 based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P610 and the 1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and 1 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and 1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P610 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P610 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger P610 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.