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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L28 grades against the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L28 FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L28

 FE-5020 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-5020

 L28 FE-5020 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 compared to the FE-5020.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher L28 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
29
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $160