Nikon L120 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly close but the L120 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The L120 was introduced 3 years prior to the GF6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L120 grades vs the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 and the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and GF6 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and GF6.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L120 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.