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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 12 months prior to the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L120 scores vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L120 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon L120

 TG-820 iHS L120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution1030k921kSharper display (+109k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L120 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 against the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TG-820 iHS is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L120 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $500