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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L20 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was launched at a similar time to the 7000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L20 matches up against the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus 7000

 L20 7000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L20

 7000 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus 7000

 L20 7000 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 features external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L20 vs the 7000.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and 7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and 7000.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7000 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Olympus 7000
54
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
26
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging info
Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
24
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 172 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $280