Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 9 months later than the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L28 matches up against the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 and the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L28 should have an edge in sensor technology.