Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
(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
- Released January 2009
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Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L21 matches up against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic FZ28
| L21 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L21
| FZ28 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FZ28
| L21 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L21 vs the FZ28.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and FZ28.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ28 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher L21 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $599 |