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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 22 months later than the ZS3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L24 grades vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS3

 L24 ZS3 
RevealedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon L24

 ZS3 L24 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS3

 L24 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 against the ZS3.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and ZS3.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger L24 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
26
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
57
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
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 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $200