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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 14 months later than the FE-45 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L22 matches up versus the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus FE-45

 L22 FE-45 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon L22

 FE-45 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-45

 L22 FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L22 versus the FE-45.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and FE-45.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L22 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger L22 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
27
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $130