Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P80 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P80 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SZ-31MR iHS is 75 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.