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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P300 scores vs the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus FE-45

 P300 FE-45 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon P300

 FE-45 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-45

 P300 FE-45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P300 versus the FE-45.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FE-45.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P300 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern P300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
28
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $130