Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000

Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P300 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P300 was released 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the P300 scores versus the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus 7000
P300 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon P300
7000 | P300 |
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus 7000
P300 | 7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P300 versus Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 vs the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and 7000.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Alternative name | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-31 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $280 |