Clicky

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The L20 was brought out 4 months earlier than the 6000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L20 grades vs the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus 6000

 L20 6000 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon L20

 6000 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus 6000

 L20 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L20 versus the 6000.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and 6000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography info
Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
27
decent sized screen (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
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $259