Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus 6020
L28 | 6020 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L28
6020 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus 6020
L28 | 6020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Nikon L28 and Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |