Nikon L120 vs Pentax W60

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L120 versus Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 20 months after the W60 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L120 scores vs the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 has got outside measurements 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 Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L120 versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L120 vs the W60.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and W60 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and W60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L120 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer L120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.