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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L22 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was announced 24 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L22 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L22 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon L22

 TG-820 iHS L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L22 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L22 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 and the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $500