Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is X-935

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The L120 was released 19 months after the FE-5020 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L120 grades vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus FE-5020
L120 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L120
FE-5020 | L120 |
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Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-5020
L120 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the FE-5020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and FE-5020 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and FE-5020.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L120 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger L120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also called as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 431 grams (0.95 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $160 |