Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe L28 was revealed 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L28 scores vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FX48
| L28 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon L28
| FX48 | L28 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FX48
| L28 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers external measurements 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 FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 against the FX48.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L28 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $90 | $325 |
