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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TG-320 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L24 grades against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus TG-320

 L24 TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon L24

 TG-320 L24 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-320

 L24 TG-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 compared to the TG-320.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and TG-320.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L24 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
26
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 220 images 150 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $0