• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P7000 advantages over Olympus XZ-10

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.08 vs 1.55 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Nikon P7000

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    34 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    221g vs 358g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 1.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 24 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G10

Nikon P7000
Canon G10
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon G10

Olympus XZ-10
Canon G10
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Canon G10

Compared to Canon G11

Nikon P7000
Canon G11
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon G11

Olympus XZ-10
Canon G11
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Canon G11

Compared to Nikon P7100

Nikon P7000
Nikon P7100
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Nikon P7100

Olympus XZ-10
Nikon P7100
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Nikon P7000
Fujifilm XF1
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XF1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P7000
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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