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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L32 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched about the same time to the TG-860 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L32 matches up vs the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Olympus TG-860

 L32 TG-860 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon L32

 TG-860 L32 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Olympus TG-860

 L32 TG-860 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L32 against the TG-860.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and TG-860.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L32 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography features
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
great battery (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
71
great battery (320 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
48
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging features
66
quite wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix L32Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 224 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $120 $279