Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the L24 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The L24 was introduced 22 months before the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L24 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon L24 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.