Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-1

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1000pj was unveiled 18 months earlier than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1000pj grades vs the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj has outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj vs the XZ-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1000pj with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S1000pj will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.