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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 23 months before the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the L24 matches up vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS25

 L24 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L24

 ZS25 L24 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS25

 L24 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L24 and the ZS25.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (193g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
33
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 shots 260 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $300