Nikon P300 vs Olympus E-P2

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P300 versus Olympus E-P2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty close but the P300 (1/2.3") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P300 was announced 14 months after the E-P2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P300 matches up vs the E-P2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 features physical 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 E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P300 and the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and E-P2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and E-P2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P300 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern P300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.