Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was revealed 8 months later than the FZ35 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L120 matches up vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L120 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 vs the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and FZ35 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and FZ35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L120 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L120 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.