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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 7 months earlier than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L24 grades against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FH7

 L24 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon L24

 FH7 L24 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2011More recent by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH7

 L24 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 vs the FH7.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and FH7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (126g)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-09-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $149