Nikon L20 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon L20 vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the L20 matches up versus the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 offers external 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) while the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 vs the SZ-15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and SZ-15.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind in sensor innovation.