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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 2 months after the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L24 scores against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic S1

 L24 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon L24

 S1 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic S1

 L24 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L24 vs the S1.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
33
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $269