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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 5 months earlier than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L24 matches up vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic ZS7

 L24 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon L24

 ZS7 L24 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS7

 L24 ZS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the ZS7.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and ZS7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L24 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
26
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
57
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
33
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Battery type AA -
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $350