Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L28 was revealed 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L28 grades vs the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FH25
L28 | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon L28
FH25 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH25
L28 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 compared to the FH25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and FH25.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $90 | $180 |