Nikon L20 vs Olympus SH-1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L20 vs Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was brought out 6 years earlier than the SH-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L20 matches up vs the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L20 against the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and SH-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.