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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Olympus 1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus 1

 L810 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon L810

 1 L810 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus 1

 L810 1 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

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

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Olympus 1 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Olympus 1 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Olympus 1
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
great battery life (410 shots)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 1 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus 1
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus Stylus 1
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