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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L28 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L28 was brought out 3 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the L28 matches up against the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus 6020

 L28 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L28

 6020 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus 6020

 L28 6020 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 compared to the 6020.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and 6020.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to show extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher L28 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
33
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
74
better than average battery (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
47
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
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 focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $279