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Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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

 L28 XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS L28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 L28 XZ-2 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2012Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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

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

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography factors
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (340 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
74
great battery life (280 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
61
good battery (340 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (346 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (346g)
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 346 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $450