Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Olympus E-PL7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
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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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.
Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus E-PL8
P950 | E-PL8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | September 2016 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Nikon P950
E-PL8 | P950 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus E-PL8
P950 | E-PL8 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and E-PL8 is 52 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
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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 |