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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the L24 scores against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L24 FZ28 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L24

 FZ28 L24 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Panasonic FZ28

 L24 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 features external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 compared to the FZ28.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L24 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern L24 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix L24Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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