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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L26 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L26 matches up versus the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus 7000

 L26 7000 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L26

 7000 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus 7000

 L26 7000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 and Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L26 against the 7000.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and 7000.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer L26 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $70 $280