Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The L24 was announced 20 months earlier than the LX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the L24 grades versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic LX7
L24 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon L24
LX7 | L24 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic LX7
L24 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L24 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 against the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and LX7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L24 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon L24 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 330 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $400 |