Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Following is a complete review of the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The P7000 was released 3 years prior to the SZ-15 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P7000 scores versus the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 vs the SZ-15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and SZ-15 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.