Nikon P7800 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was introduced 12 months after the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7800 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7800 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and XZ-2 iHS is 82 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent P7800 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.