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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 4 years after the FS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L28 matches up against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FS25

 L28 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon L28

 FS25 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FS25

 L28 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 and the FS25.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
39
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
48
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $90 $230