Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-P3

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P950 versus Olympus E-P3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the P950 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The P950 was manufactured 8 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the P950 scores against the E-P3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P950 versus Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P950 vs the E-P3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and E-P3 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and E-P3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P950 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon P950 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern P950 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.