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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L24 grades versus the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic TS30

 L24 TS30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon L24

 TS30 L24 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS30

 L24 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L24 features exterior measurements 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 versus the TS30.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and TS30.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $180