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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 3 years after the 8010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L28 grades versus the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus 8010

 L28 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon L28

 8010 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus 8010

 L28 8010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 vs the 8010.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and 8010.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern L28 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
33
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
74
great battery life (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (245 grams)
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported 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 format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $600