• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-4000 advantages over Nikon L32

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Lighter weight
    106g vs 164g
    Lighter weight

Nikon L32 advantages over Olympus FE-4000

  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 570 vs 205 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Pentax P70

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P70
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P70

Nikon L32
Pentax P70
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70

Compared to Pentax P80

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P80
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax P80

Nikon L32
Pentax P80
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L32 vs Pentax P80

Compared to Olympus FE-4020

Olympus FE-4000
Olympus FE-4020
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-4020

Nikon L32
Olympus FE-4020
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon L32 vs Olympus FE-4020

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Olympus FE-4000
Fujifilm AX650
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Fujifilm AX650

Nikon L32
Fujifilm AX650
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon L32 vs Fujifilm AX650

Compared to Nikon L30

Olympus FE-4000
Nikon L30
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-4000 vs Nikon L30

Nikon L32
Nikon L30
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L32 vs Nikon L30

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