Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5010

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L24 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L24 scores versus the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 and Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L24 and the FE-5010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and FE-5010.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L24 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent L24 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.