• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 136.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L20 advantages over Olympus Tough-3000

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    136 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos

Olympus Tough-3000 advantages over Nikon L20

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A150

Nikon L20
Fujifilm A150
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L20 vs Fujifilm A150

Olympus Tough-3000
Fujifilm A150
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Fujifilm A150

Compared to Nikon L19

Nikon L20
Nikon L19
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon L20 vs Nikon L19

Olympus Tough-3000
Nikon L19
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Nikon L19

Compared to Canon A490

Nikon L20
Canon A490
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L20 vs Canon A490

Olympus Tough-3000
Canon A490
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Canon A490

Compared to Pentax H90

Nikon L20
Pentax H90
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L20 vs Pentax H90

Olympus Tough-3000
Pentax H90
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Olympus TG-310

Nikon L20
Olympus TG-310
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-310

Olympus Tough-3000
Olympus TG-310
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-310

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