Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 8000

Let's look closer at the Nikon P7700 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and 8000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 3 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7700 scores vs the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 features external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P7700 vs the 8000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and 8000 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and 8000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The P7700 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger P7700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.