• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P1000 advantages over Olympus E-M1 Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $997* vs $2499
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Olympus E-M1 Mark III advantages over Nikon P1000

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.36 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    68 mm vs 181 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    580g vs 1415g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    346k vs 230k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

  • Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.

  • Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Nikon P1000
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-M1 Mark III vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Nikon P900

Nikon P1000
Nikon P900
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $697
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Nikon P900
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $697
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 Mark III vs Nikon P900

Compared to Panasonic G95

Nikon P1000
Panasonic G95
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic G95

Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Panasonic G95
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 Mark III vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P1000
Nikon P950
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Nikon P950
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 Mark III vs Nikon P950

Compared to OM System OM-1

Nikon P1000
OM System OM-1
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs OM System OM-1

Olympus E-M1 Mark III
OM System OM-1
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Newer
  • Higher-res screen

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