Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FH3

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 14 months after the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the L120 scores versus the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L120 compared to the FH3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and FH3 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and FH3.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger L120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.