Nikon L32 vs Olympus 5010

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L32 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and 5010 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 5 years after the 5010 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L32 scores vs the 5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 against the 5010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and 5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and 5010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L32 to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.