Nikon L120 vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The L120 was released 20 months earlier than the LX7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L120 grades versus the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 provides external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 against the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and LX7 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and LX7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon L120 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.