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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The L19 was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the L19 grades versus the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus SZ-10

 L19 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L19

 SZ-10 L19 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-10

 L19 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 compared to the SZ-10.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $300