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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 14 months later than the FH3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L24 scores versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH3

 L24 FH3 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon L24

 FH3 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH3

 L24 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has got physical dimensions 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 FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L24 and the FH3.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and FH3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent L24 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
26
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
33
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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), 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $160