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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus FE-5020

 L120 FE-5020 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon L120

 FE-5020 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-5020

 L120 FE-5020 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
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decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competition (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus FE-5020
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