Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-5020, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The W300 was released 7 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W300 grades versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus FE-5020
W300 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 96 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon W300
FE-5020 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-5020
W300 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 compared to the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and FE-5020.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon W300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer W300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | - | X-935 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-05-31 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | - | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $387 | $160 |