Nikon L20 vs Olympus 7040

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L20 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out 11 months before the 7040 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L20 matches up against the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 offers outer 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Nikon L20 and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L20 compared to the 7040.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and 7040.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.