Nikon L820 vs Olympus SZ-11

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L820 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was released 19 months later than the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L820 scores against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 features physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L820 and the SZ-11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and SZ-11 is 72 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and SZ-11.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L820 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger L820 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.