Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ-11 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 scores vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P80 offers outside 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) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 vs the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SZ-11 is 75 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and SZ-11.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.