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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 7 months after the FE-5020 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L22 grades versus the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L22 FE-5020 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L22

 FE-5020 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-5020

 L22 FE-5020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L22 vs the FE-5020.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and FE-5020.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern L22 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
quite wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $160