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Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93 Imaging
31 Features
11 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(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
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 8 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L21 matches up versus the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 L21 TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L21

		

		

			
 TG-5 L21 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 L21 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 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).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L21 vs the TG-5.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and TG-5.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-5 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L21 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
18
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (8 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
46
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
15
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (8MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
50
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 MP count low (8 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
 good battery life (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
21
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (8MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
21
 wide angle not great (38mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $449