Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6 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 GF6 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.5″) and weighs 323 g (0.71 lb / 11.39 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6. Panasonic GF6 is 12mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Nikon L120 but it is also 1mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon L120 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GF6 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GF6, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6.
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6.
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Panasonic GF6 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic GF6 is significantly lighter (108g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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 GF6, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 GF6's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Panasonic GF6 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Nikon L120 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to GF6.