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 Pentax Optio 550
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Coolpix P238 mm²
Optio 550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P2 and Optio 550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P2MetricOptio 550
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight250 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 Coolpix P2 and Optio 550 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P2 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P2 and Optio 550 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 550
Released in 2003, Optio 550 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.