Nikon L19 vs Olympus 7030

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon L19 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and 7030 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was revealed 11 months before the 7030 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L19 scores against the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 against the 7030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and 7030.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus 7030 will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.