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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured within a month of the TG-320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L810 matches up versus the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-320

 L810 TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon L810

 TG-320 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-320

 L810 TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 features physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L810 and the TG-320.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TG-320 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and TG-320.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
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 MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 430g (0.95 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 300 images 150 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $0