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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 13 months later than the TG-320 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L28 matches up versus the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-320

 L28 TG-320 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon L28

 TG-320 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-320

 L28 TG-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers physical measurements 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-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 compared to the TG-320.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and TG-320.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger L28 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 150 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $0