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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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 TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L28 grades against the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 L28 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon L28

 TG-850 iHS L28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 L28 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TG-850 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
39
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
74
better than average battery power (280 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $90 $250