Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Olympus FE-4030

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Olympus FE-4030, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Olympus FE-4030 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus FE-4030 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000
      4. Advantage of Olympus FE-4030
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus FE-4030.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon P7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7000 over Olympus FE-4030.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Olympus FE-4030
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7.1x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 4 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus FE-4030

      Olympus FE-4030
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus FE-4030 over Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Olympus FE-4030
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4288 x 3216
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.6
      Lighter 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus FE-4030.

      Olympus FE-5010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-5020
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus FE-3010
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      1/2.33-inch

      11.8 MP

      Olympus FE-4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7000 Olympus FE-4030
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7000 Olympus FE-4030
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Olympus FE-4030 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 80% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus FE-4030.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Olympus FE-4030 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 640 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus FE-4030 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Olympus FE-4030 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7000, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus FE-4030. Nikon Coolpix P7000 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P7000 and 5.80 m on Olympus FE-4030. Nikon Coolpix P7000 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 body has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77") and Olympus FE-4030 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.87"). Nikon Coolpix P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and Olympus FE-4030 weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus FE-4030

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus FE-4030 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus FE-4030 and give them scores of 63 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Olympus FE-4030

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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