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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 7 months later than the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FX700

 L24 FX700 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon L24

 FX700 L24 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX700

 L24 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has exterior 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L24 vs the FX700.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern L24 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
33
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $399