Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L28 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L28 grades against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS80
L28 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon L28
ZS80 | L28 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2013 | More modern by 61 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS80
L28 | ZS80 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
See the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 vs the ZS80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and ZS80.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L28 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 327 gr (0.72 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 380 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $448 |