Nikon P300 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P300 and Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 7 months prior to the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P300 matches up against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 against the SZ-12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and SZ-12.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.