Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L28 matches up vs the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 offers outside dimensions 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 FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 compared to the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and FH6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger L28 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.