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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 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 TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 13 months later than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L24 scores against the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic TS2

 L24 TS2 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon L24

 TS2 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS2

 L24 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 provides physical dimensions 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 TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L24 compared to the TS2.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and TS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher L24 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
26
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
57
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
33
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-09 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $350