Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FH22

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was launched 14 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L120 matches up vs the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the FH22.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and FH22 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and FH22.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer L120 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.