Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.