Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-810

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 6 months later than the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L810 scores versus the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 and the TG-810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TG-810 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and TG-810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.