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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L100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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L110 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L110

 FZ28 L110 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ28

 L110 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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
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