Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7040

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L120 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 14 months later than the 7040 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L120 matches up versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L120 compared to the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and 7040 is 75 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and 7040.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent L120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.