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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 13 months later than the ZR3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L24 grades versus the ZR3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZR3

 L24 ZR3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon L24

 ZR3 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZR3

 L24 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers outer 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) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the ZR3.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and ZR3.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L24 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
33
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $280