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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 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 TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the L22 grades vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus TG-5

 L22 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L22

 TG-5 L22 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2010More recent by 88 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-5

 L22 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 versus the TG-5.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and TG-5.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $449