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Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L26 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L26 was brought out 3 years after the FE-45 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L26 matches up against the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus FE-45

 L26 FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon L26

 FE-45 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus FE-45

 L26 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L26 versus Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L26 vs the FE-45.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and FE-45.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer L26 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
61
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
28
fairly wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 200 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $70 $130