Nikon L120 vs Pentax X70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L120 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 24 months after the X70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L120 grades versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 vs the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and X70 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and X70.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L120 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L120 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.