Nikon P7700 vs Olympus E-PM1

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7700 and Olympus E-PM1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was revealed 19 months after the E-PM1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P7700 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P7700 matches up versus the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7700 and the E-PM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and E-PM1 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and E-PM1.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The P7700 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern P7700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.