Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L22 was launched 18 months earlier than the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L22 matches up versus the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus TG-810
L22 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon L22
TG-810 | L22 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810
L22 | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 against the TG-810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and TG-810.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $428 |