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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L120 was introduced 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L120 scores versus the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus 7000

 L120 7000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L120

 7000 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus 7000

 L120 7000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the 7000.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and 7000 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and 7000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger L120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography features
Olympus 7000 Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also referred to as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 gr (0.95 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $280