Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The L24 was brought out 22 months later than the ZS1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L24 matches up vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS1
L24 | ZS1 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon L24
ZS1 | L24 |
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Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS1
L24 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L24 compared to the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and ZS1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L24 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L24 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher L24 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $0 |