Nikon L21 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon L21 and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 17 months before the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L21 scores against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 has physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L21 compared to the SZ-11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.