Nikon L24 vs Olympus 7010

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon L24 vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 19 months after the 7010 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L24 grades versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L24 compared to the 7010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and 7010.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger L24 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.