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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS80

 L28 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon L28

 ZS80 L28 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS80

 L28 ZS80 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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