Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L24 was introduced 2 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L24 grades vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 and Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L24 and the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and LX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L24 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon L24 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L24 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.