Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FH1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 14 months after the FH1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L120 matches up versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has got outside measurements 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 Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L120 against the FH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and FH1 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and FH1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L120 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer L120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.