Nikon P7100 vs Olympus 6000

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar but the P7100 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was announced 2 years after the 6000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P7100 matches up against the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 vs the 6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and 6000 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and 6000.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The P7100 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern P7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.