Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 6 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L21 matches up against the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L21 compared to the TG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and TG-4.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.