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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 11 months before the TG-870 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L32 grades against the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 L32 TG-870 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon L32

		

		

			
 TG-870 L32 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 L32 TG-870 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L32 vs the TG-870.
Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TG-870 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and TG-870.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L32 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L32 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
56
 image stabilization (Digital)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (164g)
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
47
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L32 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery life (320 per charge)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (164g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
 great battery pack (300 per charge)
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L32 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography highlights
48
 decently wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (20MP)
 better than average battery life (320 shots)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
66
 decently wide (26mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition (164g)
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix L32Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $280