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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 P300 TG-2 iHS 
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon P300

 TG-2 iHS P300 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 P300 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
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includes face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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good battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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