Nikon P900 vs Olympus SZ-15

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P900 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 21 months later than the SZ-15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the P900 matches up vs the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 has outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P900 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 versus the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and SZ-15 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher P900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.