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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-310

 L28 TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon L28

 TG-310 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-310

 L28 TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 has external 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) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 against the TG-310.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TG-310.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
33
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 150 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $0