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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 17 months earlier than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L24 grades vs the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic SZ5

 L24 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon L24

 SZ5 L24 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ5

 L24 SZ5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 versus the SZ5.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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