Nikon P7100 vs Olympus 7010

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon P7100 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was released 2 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P7100 matches up vs the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 vs the 7010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and 7010 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and 7010.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus 7010 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P7100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.