Nikon L120 vs Olympus 8010

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 13 months after the 8010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L120 grades vs the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L120 and Olympus 8010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L120 and the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and 8010 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and 8010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L120 to render more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger L120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.