Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P7000 and Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and SH-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was introduced 4 years before the SH-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7000 grades vs the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P7000 and the SH-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and SH-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and SH-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SH-1 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.