Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7040

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 7040 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released very close to the 7040 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L21 scores against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 vs the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and 7040.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.