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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L24 matches up versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic TS20

 L24 TS20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon L24

 TS20 L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS20

 L24 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L24 versus the TS20.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and TS20.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form 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 One One
Retail pricing $119 $179