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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 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 LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The L28 was revealed 4 months after the LX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L28 scores vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic LX7

 L28 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon L28

 LX7 L28 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic LX7

 L28 LX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 and the LX7.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L28 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L28 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
38
MP count good (20MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (280 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery power (330 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
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decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 280 shots 330 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $400