Nikon P7100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was launched 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7100 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P7100 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and XZ-2 iHS is 82 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus XZ-2 iHS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P7100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.