Nikon P80 vs Olympus E-PL1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P80 and Olympus E-PL1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P80 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P80 was released 16 months prior to the E-PL1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the P80 scores versus the E-PL1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Nikon P80 and Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 against the E-PL1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and E-PL1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and E-PL1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-PL1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.