Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon L810 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

The L810 was introduced 22 months prior to the 1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L810 scores versus the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus 1
L810 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon L810
1 | L810 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus 1
L810 | 1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Nikon L810 versus Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L810 against the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and 1 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and 1.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L810 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon L810 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older L810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $700 |