• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 185.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-310 advantages over Nikon L19

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    185 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Wider angle lens
    37 mm vs 41 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Nikon L19 advantages over Olympus FE-310

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $150 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    1600 vs 640 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • 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 Sony DSC-W150

Olympus FE-310
Sony DSC-W150
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
Nikon L19
Sony DSC-W150
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm J50

Olympus FE-310
Fujifilm J50
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
Nikon L19
Fujifilm J50
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ8

Olympus FE-310
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
Nikon L19
Panasonic DMC-LZ8
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm A150

Olympus FE-310
Fujifilm A150
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Nikon L19
Fujifilm A150
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon L20

Olympus FE-310
Nikon L20
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Nikon L19
Nikon L20
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
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