Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L120 and Panasonic G5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic G5 has external dimensions of 120 x 83 x 71 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 2.8″) and weighs 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and the Panasonic G5. Nikon L120 is 10mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Panasonic G5 but it is also 7mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon L120 has a built-in lens but Panasonic G5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L120 and Panasonic G5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Panasonic G5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic G5 is 35g lighter than the Nikon L120 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on G5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L120 and Panasonic G5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic G5 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Nikon L120's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G5.