Kodak Z950 vs Nikon L20

Here, we are looking at the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z950 was unveiled 17 months after the L20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z950 matches up versus the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z950 versus Nikon L20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z950 vs the L20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z950 and L20 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and L20.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z950 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Z950 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.