Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 12 months after the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L28 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L28 comes with physical 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) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L28 against the TG-820 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L28 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.