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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released about the same time to the F5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L28 matches up against the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic F5

 L28 F5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L28

 F5 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic F5

 L28 F5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 and the F5.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and F5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Panasonic F5
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
74
good battery power (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $100