Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was released 6 years later than the FE-3010 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L31 grades against the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Olympus FE-3010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L31 has outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L31 against the FE-3010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and FE-3010 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and FE-3010.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L31 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer L31 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.