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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was manufactured 5 months before the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L19 scores against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L19 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L19

 FE-5020 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-5020

 L19 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 against the FE-5020.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and FE-5020.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-5020 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus FE-5020
Other name - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $160