Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P300 grades versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P300 versus the FE-5010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and FE-5010.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.