Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 6000

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7000 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was announced 17 months later than the 6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7000 scores vs the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P7000 vs the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and 6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and 6000.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The P7000 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more modern P7000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.