Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 13 months later than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L28 scores against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L28 vs the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and SZ-12.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have a benefit in sensor tech.