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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was introduced at a similar time to the 7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L100 scores versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus 7000

 L100 7000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L100

 7000 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus 7000

 L100 7000 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 compared to the 7000.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and 7000 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and 7000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7000 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Stylus 7000
Other name - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $280