Nikon P7100 vs Olympus 6020

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was brought out 2 years after the 6020 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7100 scores versus the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7100 compared to the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and 6020 is 82 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and 6020.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 6020 will give you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.