Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe B500 was revealed 7 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the B500 scores against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic FZ28
B500 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2009 | Newer by 87 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon B500
FZ28 | B500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ28
B500 | FZ28 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the B500 against the FZ28.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and FZ28.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B500 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger B500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.4 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541 grams (1.19 lbs) | 417 grams (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 600 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $599 |