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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic FZ28

 B500 FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon B500

 FZ28 B500 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ28

 B500 FZ28 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and FZ28 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
52
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (541g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery life (600 per charge)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (600 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (541 grams)
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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