Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-5020

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.