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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 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 LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 19 months after the LS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L28 grades against the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic LS5

 L28 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Nikon L28

 LS5 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic LS5

 L28 LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L28 compared to the LS5.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and LS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
74
great battery life (280 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic LS5
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-07-21
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 160 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $294