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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 14 months before the ZS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L24 grades versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS20

 L24 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon L24

 ZS20 L24 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2011More recent by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS20

 L24 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 features 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L24 versus the ZS20.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and ZS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older L24 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at release $119 $349