Nikon L120 vs Olympus 1

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the L120 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The L120 was announced 3 years prior to the 1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L120 matches up against the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with physical 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) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L120 vs the 1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and 1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and 1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L120 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon L120 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.