Nikon L120 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L120 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 23 months prior to the XS1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L120 grades versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 comes with exterior dimensions 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 vs the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and XS1 is 75 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and XS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.