Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The L28 was introduced 2 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L28 scores against the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 enjoys 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) while the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 vs the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and XZ-1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L28 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon L28 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher L28 provides a benefit in sensor tech.