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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed about the same time to the FZ28 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L100 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L100 FZ28 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L100

 FZ28 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ28

 L100 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 versus the FZ28.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FZ28 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $599