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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 23 months earlier than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L20 scores versus the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-310

 L20 TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon L20

 TG-310 L20 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-310

 L20 TG-310 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 and the TG-310.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
54
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
24
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $0