Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3500 grades against the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 against the SZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and SZ-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.