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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L24 was released 2 months after the FH2 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L24 grades against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH2

 L24 FH2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon L24

 FH2 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH2

 L24 FH2 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L24 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 against the FH2.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and FH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $149