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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out within a month of the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L20 scores against the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus FE-5010

 L20 FE-5010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon L20

 FE-5010 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-5010

 L20 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 offers exterior measurements 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-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 and the FE-5010.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FE-5010.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5010 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $130