Nikon P300 vs Olympus 7040

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 17 months later than the 7040 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the P300 matches up against the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P300 versus Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 versus the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and 7040.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer P300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.