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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L22 and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 7 months later than the 7010 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L22 scores vs the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus 7010

 L22 7010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon L22

 7010 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus 7010

 L22 7010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 against the 7010.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and 7010.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent L22 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Olympus 7010
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Stylus 7010
Otherwise known as - mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
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 fps)
Maximum 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 grams (0.40 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $200