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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L19 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TG-6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was revealed 11 years before the TG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L19 scores versus the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus TG-6

 L19 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon L19

 TG-6 L19 
IntroducedMay 2019February 2009More modern by 125 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-6

 L19 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 versus the TG-6.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and TG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
54
lighter than average (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
57
lighter than average (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $449