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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 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-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was released 23 months before the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L20 grades vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-610

 L20 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon L20

 TG-610 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-610

 L20 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L20 against the TG-610.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TG-610.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $120 $223