Nikon S01 vs Olympus TG-860

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S01 vs Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and TG-860 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was announced 19 months earlier than the TG-860 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S01 matches up versus the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 enjoys external dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S01 vs Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S01 compared to the TG-860.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and TG-860 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and TG-860.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S01 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.