Nikon P300 vs Olympus 8000

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 24 months after the 8000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P300 matches up vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has outer dimensions 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 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the P300 and the 8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and 8000.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern P300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.