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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out at a similar time to the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L120 scores versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus SZ-10

 L120 SZ-10 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L120

 SZ-10 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus SZ-10

 L120 SZ-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L120 compared to the SZ-10.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and SZ-10 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and SZ-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-02-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 images 220 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $300