Nikon P90 vs Olympus SZ-10

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was launched 24 months prior to the SZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P90 matches up versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P90 features outer measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P90 vs the SZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SZ-10 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.