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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L120 grades against the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus TG-810

 L120 TG-810 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon L120

 TG-810 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-810

 L120 TG-810 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 features external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 and the TG-810.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and TG-810 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and TG-810.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
40
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 330 shots 220 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $428