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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 5 months before the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L28 scores vs the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L28 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon L28

 TG-2 iHS L28 
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L28 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L28 against the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
38
good resolution (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
74
great battery life (280 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $90 $380