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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L20 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L20 matches up versus the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus FE-4000

 L20 FE-4000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L20

 FE-4000 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-4000

 L20 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L20 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 and the FE-4000.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4000 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (136g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
28
relatively wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $130