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Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Comparison

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Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P950 and 1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Olympus. Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Olympus 1 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, 1 is 7 years older than P950. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 245 cameras in this class, Nikon P950 is ranked #2 with an overall score of 63 and Olympus 1 is ranked #5 with an overall score of 62.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

Olympus 1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-25
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 402g. 116 x 87 x 57 mm

Olympus 1 was replaced by Olympus Stylus 1s. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus Stylus 1
Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon Coolpix P950

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Olympus Stylus 1
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 300mm 1700 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 10.7× more flexible focal coverage
Viewfinder Resolution
2359k dot vs 1440k dot 63% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus 1 over Nikon Coolpix P950
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 90% More accurate viewfinder
Battery Life
410 shots vs 290 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Weight
402 g vs 1005 g 603 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
3.52µm2 vs 1.76µm2 100% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Olympus Stylus 1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 300mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Olympus Stylus 1
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 1 has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1. Olympus 1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 93mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1.
Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus 1 is significantly lighter (603g ) than the Nikon P950 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P950 nor Olympus Stylus 1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P950's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 1's 3" screen.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P950 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus 1 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VI processor.

Below you can see the P950 and 1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 Cameras


As seen above, Olympus 1 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Nikon P950. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Olympus 1 features a 28-300 mm F2.8 10.7× zoom lens.

Nikon P950 has 4mm wider coverage than the Olympus 1. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1700mm longer reach than the Olympus 1. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Olympus 1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
1
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
1
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
1
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
1
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus 1 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus 1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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RAW shooting capability
10.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
402g
Body Thickness 57mm
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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus 1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus 1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P950 and Olympus 1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P950 and Olympus 1 scores compare:

Nikon P950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Olympus 1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #272 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Nikon P950 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus 1 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus 1 vs Nikon P950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P950 Olympus Stylus 1
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2020-01-07 2013-11-25
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 28-300 mm (10.7×)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 90% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) n/a
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1005g 402g
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm 116 x 87 x 57mm
Battery Life 290 shots 410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 51
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.7
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 179
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