Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-820 iHS has external dimensions of 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P300 and the Olympus TG-820 iHS. Olympus TG-820 iHS is 2mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Nikon P300 but it is also 7mm taller.
Comparison image of the Nikon P300 and the Olympus TG-820 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS.
Comparison image of the Nikon P300 and the Olympus TG-820 iHS Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS.
Top View Comparison image of the Nikon P300 and the Olympus TG-820 iHS Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P300 is 17g lighter than the Olympus TG-820 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-820 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the P300.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.