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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 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-810
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-810

 L28 TG-810 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon L28

 TG-810 L28 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-810

 L28 TG-810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery life (280 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
29
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus TG-810
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