Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 16 months earlier than the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the L120 grades vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L120 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and ZS15 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and ZS15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L120 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.