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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 11 months before the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L24 scores versus the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic SZ1

 L24 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon L24

 SZ1 L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ1

 L24 SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has got 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 SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 against the SZ1.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
33
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $179