Nikon L20 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon L20 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L20 grades vs the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L20 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 and the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.