Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-6

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively close but the P7100 (1/1.7") and TG-6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was introduced 8 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 scores versus the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P7100 compared to the TG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and TG-6 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and TG-6.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7100 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.