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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 14 months later than the FH1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L24 grades against the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH1

 L24 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon L24

 FH1 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH1

 L24 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L24 features external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L24 against the FH1.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and FH1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L24 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L24 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $150