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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-1 iHS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-1 iHS, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 11 months difference between P300 and TG-1 iHS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-05-08
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 230g. 112 x 67 x 30 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 610k dots 51% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 3.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
189 g vs 230 g 41 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
4.2× vs 4x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS over Nikon Coolpix P300
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Battery Life
350 shots vs 240 shots 110 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS. Nikon P300 is 9mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Olympus TG-1 iHS but it is also 2mm thicker.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 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 significantly lighter (41g ) than the Olympus TG-1 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300
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Min
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Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TG-1 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P300.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS have 1/2.3-inch sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the P300 and TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Cameras


Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-1 iHS features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Nikon P300 has 1mm wider coverage than the Olympus TG-1 iHS. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm and have the same max aperture of f4.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-1 iHS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-1 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-1 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-1 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
230g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-1 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-1 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #224 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #808 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P300 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus TG-1 iHS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2011-05-31 2012-05-08
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 610k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 230g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 112 x 67 x 30mm
Battery Life 240 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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