Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 22 months after the ZS3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L120 scores versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L120 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L120 against the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and ZS3 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger L120 will have an edge in sensor innovation.