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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L24 grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS60

 L24 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon L24

 ZS60 L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2011Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS60

 L24 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 compared to the ZS60.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
lighter than competitors (282g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $248