Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P80 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P80 grades against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Olympus SZ-12
P80 | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon P80
SZ-12 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-12
P80 | SZ-12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SZ-12 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 have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P80 against the SZ-12.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and SZ-12 is 75 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and SZ-12.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $350 |