Nikon L120 vs Olympus 1s

Let's look closer at the Nikon L120 and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly close but the L120 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The L120 was launched 5 years earlier than the 1s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L120 grades against the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 and Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L120 versus the 1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and 1s is 75 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and 1s.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L120 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon L120 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older L120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.