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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 8 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the L110 scores versus the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus TG-5

 L110 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L110

 TG-5 L110 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-5

 L110 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L110 compared to the TG-5.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and TG-5 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and TG-5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $449