Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic LX7
L28 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon L28
LX7 | L28 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic LX7
L28 | LX7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | October 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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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 |