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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L22 grades versus the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L22 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon L22

 TG-2 iHS L22 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L22 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 features outer dimensions 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-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 against the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $380