Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L21 was launched at a similar time to the 6020 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L21 matches up vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 6020
L21 | 6020 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L21
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020
L21 | 6020 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 and the 6020.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and 6020.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 model | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $279 |