Nikon L120 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L120 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L120 was announced 23 months prior to the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L120 scores versus the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic SZ3
| L120 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon L120
| SZ3 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic SZ3
| L120 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L120 vs the SZ3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and SZ3 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and SZ3.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 431 gr (0.95 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $300 | $150 |