Nikon L120 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon L120 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 13 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L120 scores versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L120 against the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and I-10 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and I-10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L120 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher L120 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.