Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus FE-5020
L22 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L22
FE-5020 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-5020
L22 | FE-5020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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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 |