Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Announced February 2010
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- Refreshed by Nikon L120
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L110 was manufactured 13 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L110 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FZ28
L110 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L110
FZ28 | L110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ28
L110 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 compared to the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and FZ28 is 77 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and FZ28.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L110 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger L110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 13.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406g (0.90 pounds) | 417g (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" 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 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $599 |