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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 9 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L100 grades versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus TG-5

 L100 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L100

 TG-5 L100 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-5

 L100 TG-5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 vs the TG-5.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and TG-5 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and TG-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (250g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (250g)
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $449