Nikon L820 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L820 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L820 was announced 13 months after the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L820 grades against the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L820 versus the SZ-12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and SZ-12 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and SZ-12.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L820 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent L820 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.