Nikon L20 vs Olympus SZ-10

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L20 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the L20 matches up versus the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 features external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L20 and the SZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and SZ-10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.