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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the L28 grades against the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FX78

 L28 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon L28

 FX78 L28 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FX78

 L28 FX78 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has got outer measurements 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 FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the FX78.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and FX78.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography details
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery life (280 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
29
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 200 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $210