Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon L21 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L21 was released 7 months later than the 7010 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L21 scores versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 7010
L21 | 7010 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon L21
7010 | L21 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7010
L21 | 7010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L21 versus Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 against the 7010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and 7010.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7010 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L21 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called | - | mju 7010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169g (0.37 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $200 |