Nikon L24 vs Panasonic XS1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 23 months earlier than the XS1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L24 grades versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 versus the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and XS1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind in sensor technology.