Nikon P7000 vs Olympus 6010

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was unveiled 17 months later than the 6010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P7000 matches up versus the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P7000 against the 6010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and 6010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and 6010.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7000 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus 6010 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent P7000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.