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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Launched May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 23 months later than the FE-5020 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P300 matches up against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 P300 FE-5020 
ReleasedMay 2011July 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon P300

 FE-5020 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-5020

 P300 FE-5020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P300 against the FE-5020.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FE-5020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer P300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than others in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
63
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
lighter than others in class (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
43
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $160