Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 17 months after the FE-4030 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P300 matches up versus the FE-4030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P300 versus the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher P300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.