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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
75 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L110
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 2 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L120 matches up against the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 L120 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon L120

		

		

			
 FE-5010 L120 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 L120 FE-5010 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L120 and the FE-5010.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and FE-5010 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and FE-5010.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L120 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher L120 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon L120 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $130