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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L24 scores against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic TS3

 L24 TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon L24

 TS3 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS3

 L24 TS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the TS3.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and TS3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $380