Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4000

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 5 months earlier than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L100 scores versus the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 vs the FE-4000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FE-4000 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and FE-4000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4000 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.