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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is fairly close but the P950 (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The P950 was unveiled 5 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P950 scores versus the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus E-PL7

 P950 E-PL7 
LaunchedJanuary 2020September 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon P950

 E-PL7 P950 
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus E-PL7

 P950 E-PL7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P950 vs the E-PL7.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and E-PL7 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The P950 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer P950 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
59
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
85
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,005 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon Coolpix P950Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-01-07 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 357 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 290 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $797 $499