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Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was launched 5 years after the 5010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L31 matches up versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Olympus 5010

 L31 5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon L31

 5010 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Olympus 5010

 L31 5010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L31 against the 5010.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and 5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and 5010.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer L31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography features
Olympus 5010 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L31
Sports photography with Olympus 5010
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography features
Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging information
Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
65
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix L31Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as - mju 5010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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