Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX580

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 4 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L28 matches up against the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 and the FX580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and FX580.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L28 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.