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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 6 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L26 grades versus the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 L26 TG-5 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon L26

					

					

						
 TG-5 L26 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 L26 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L26 against the TG-5.
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and TG-5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L26 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

						Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon L26 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
27
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
62
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
 better than average battery (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography information
37
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
57
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $70 $449