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 Pentax K-500 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). Pentax K-500 has external dimensions of 130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8″) and weighs 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Pentax K-500. Nikon L120 is 20mm narrower and 20mm shorter than Pentax K-500 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 Pentax K-500 doesn't. Once you put a lens on K-500, its thickness will increase significantly.
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Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Pentax K-500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Pentax K-500.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Pentax K-500 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon L120 is significantly lighter (215g ) than the Pentax K-500 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 K-500, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L120 nor Pentax K-500 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 DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L120 and Pentax K-500's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.