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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 8 months later than the ZS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS5

 L24 ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon L24

 ZS5 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS5

 L24 ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L24 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 against the ZS5.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and ZS5.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L24 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent L24 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
33
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $300