Nikon L20 vs Olympus XZ-10

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L20 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 5 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L20 grades against the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 and Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the L20 vs the XZ-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus XZ-10 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.