Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L22 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L22 matches up against the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SZ-10
L22 | SZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L22
SZ-10 | L22 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10
L22 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 vs the SZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SZ-10.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $300 |