Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The L28 was launched 2 months after the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L28 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with exterior 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L28 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L28 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.