Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20
93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L24 was introduced 14 months after the FH20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L24 scores versus the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH20
L24 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon L24
FH20 | L24 |
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Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH20
L24 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L24 compared to the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and FH20.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher L24 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.40 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $179 |