Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 23 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L24 grades against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has got exterior dimensions 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 vs the SZ3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.