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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The L28 was unveiled 10 months prior to the LF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L28 scores vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic LF1

 L28 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon L28

 LF1 L28 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic LF1

 L28 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 versus the LF1.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and LF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L28 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon L28 will offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography details
39
decent MP (20MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
74
good battery life (280 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
48
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $500