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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L24 grades versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FX580

 L24 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon L24

 FX580 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX580

 L24 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 versus the FX580.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and FX580.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L24 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L24 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $499