Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic F5
L28 | F5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L28
F5 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic F5
L28 | F5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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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 |