Nikon P7000 vs Olympus FE-4000

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P7000 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was launched 17 months after the FE-4000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P7000 scores against the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P7000 vs the FE-4000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and FE-4000 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-4000 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.