Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Olympus SZ-12

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelCoolpix P1000SZ-12
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P900
      MSRP$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      ProcessorExpeed
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Focal Length4.5 - 539 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 3000 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom125x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 8f/3.0 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage99%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1700 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps0.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Dimensions146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13")106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.85 x 7.45 x 7.15"6.8 x 5.6 x 2.6"
      Package Weight4.775 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Battery PackEN-EL20aLI-50B
      Battery Life250 shots220 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SZ-12
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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