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Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 19 months later than the FE-5020 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L24 scores against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L24 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L24

 FE-5020 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus FE-5020

 L24 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L24 versus the FE-5020.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and FE-5020.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L24 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer L24 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
environment sealing
lighter than average (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than average (137g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
33
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $160