Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Nikon P300 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P300 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
P300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+312k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon P300
TG-2 iHS | P300 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
P300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P300 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $500 | $380 |