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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Olympus 7010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 5 months before the 7010 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L100 matches up against the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus 7010

 L100 7010 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon L100

 7010 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus 7010

 L100 7010 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L100 versus Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L100 and the 7010.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and 7010 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and 7010.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7010 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Olympus 7010
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
38
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Stylus 7010
Otherwise known as - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $200