Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L28 was revealed 18 months after the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L28 grades against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-810
L28 | TG-810 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon L28
TG-810 | L28 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-810
L28 | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides outer 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-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L28 against the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and TG-810.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $90 | $428 |