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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L24 grades against the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic TS6

 L24 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon L24

 TS6 L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS6

 L24 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L24 against the TS6.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and TS6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $300