Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7030

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P300 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 17 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P300 matches up against the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer 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) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 vs the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and 7030.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher P300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.