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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 9 years before the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L20 matches up against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 L20 TG-5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L20

          

          

            
 TG-5 L20 
RevealedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 100 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 L20 TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L20 versus the TG-5.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and TG-5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
39
 manual focus
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
54
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
16
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
46
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
55
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low MP (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
 great battery (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
27
 screen size is good (3")
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (340 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
24
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $449