Reasons to choose Coolpix P2
Released in 2005, Coolpix P2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P2
vs Olympus C-5000 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P240 mm²
C-5000 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.7%
The C-5000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P2MetricC-5000 Zoom
5 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.27 × 5.46
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.85 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area8.1 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density12.34 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight240 g
Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C-5000 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P2 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P2 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-5000 Zoom
Released in 2003, C-5000 Zoom has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.