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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 7 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A900 grades against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FZ28

 A900 FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon A900

 FZ28 A900 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ28

 A900 FZ28 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 and the FZ28.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger A900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $599