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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 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
  • Launched January 2020
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P950 versus Olympus E-PL8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the P950 (1/2.3") and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The P950 was brought out 3 years after the E-PL8 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P950 scores against the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus E-PL8

 P950 E-PL8 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2016Newer by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Nikon P950

 E-PL8 P950 
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus E-PL8

 P950 E-PL8 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 comes with exterior dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P950 versus Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P950 compared to the E-PL8.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and E-PL8 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and E-PL8.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P950 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more recent P950 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,005 grams)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography factors
59
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Olympus E-PL8
 Nikon Coolpix P950Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-01-07 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005g (2.22 lbs) 357g (0.79 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $797 $500