Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the L28 scores versus the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 comes with outer dimensions 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 FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 and the FH3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and FH3.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.