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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 4 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L28 scores versus the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L28 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L28

 FZ28 L28 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic FZ28

 L28 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 vs the FZ28.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and FZ28.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
39
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
74
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $599