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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L5 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L5 ×
Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L5Olympus Stylus 720 SW
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberL5720 SW
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9791
Width (mm)4520
Height (mm)6159
Weight (g)170149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.73.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorOlympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 190.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.340.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeIncludes Face Priority modeCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settings80-400Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-WeightedDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.5 - 5.5m/ 1 ft. 8 in. -18.0 ft. (W), 0.6-4m / 1 ft. 9.6 in. - 13.1 ft. (T)Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)819
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.962
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.73.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.991.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.181.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.150.09
Startup time (s)3.41.8
Play -> record time (s)10.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)126
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250180
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon Vibration Reduction technology.Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.



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