Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L120 matches up against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 has got exterior measurements 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 FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L120 versus the FZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and FZ300 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older L120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.