Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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95 Imaging
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the L24 matches up vs the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FX78
| L24 | FX78 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon L24
| FX78 | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FX78
| L24 | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 against the FX78.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and FX78.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 200 photographs |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $119 | $210 |