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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 13 months later than the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L28 matches up against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FH8

 L28 FH8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon L28

 FH8 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH8

 L28 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 and the FH8.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and FH8.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer L28 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (280 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
48
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $149