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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 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 FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L24 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the L24 matches up vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FX48

 L24 FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon L24

 FX48 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX48

 L24 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical measurements 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 versus the FX48.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and FX48.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger L24 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $325