Nikon P300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P300 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The P300 was announced 18 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P300 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 features exterior 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 XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The P300 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older P300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.