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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L120 versus Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 19 months after the 7010 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the L120 grades versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus 7010

 L120 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon L120

 7010 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus 7010

 L120 7010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L120 versus the 7010.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and 7010 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and 7010.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer L120 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Olympus 7010
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L120
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also Known as - mju 7010
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $200