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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH20

 L24 FH20 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon L24

 FH20 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH20

 L24 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
33
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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