Nikon L20 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very comparable but the L20 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L20 was revealed 24 months prior to the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L20 scores vs the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has got physical 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 XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L20 vs the XZ-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and XZ-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The L20 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older L20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.