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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 4 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L28 matches up against the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus 7000

 L28 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L28

 7000 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus 7000

 L28 7000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 against the 7000.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and 7000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher L28 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
74
great battery life (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
48
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
29
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 280 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $280