• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 13.5 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P6000 advantages over Olympus E-P7

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Nikon P6000

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.36 vs 1.80 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 13.5 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.7 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GX200

Nikon P6000
Ricoh GX200
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
Olympus E-P7
Ricoh GX200
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $690
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Canon G10

Nikon P6000
Canon G10
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Lighter weight
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus E-P7
Canon G10
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Canon G11

Nikon P6000
Canon G11
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus E-P7
Canon G11
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Nikon P7000

Nikon P6000
Nikon P7000
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus E-P7
Nikon P7000
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Nikon P7100

Nikon P6000
Nikon P7100
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Lighter weight
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus E-P7
Nikon P7100
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Integrated ND filter
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