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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 13 months later than the S2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L28 grades vs the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic S2

 L28 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L28

 S2 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic S2

 L28 S2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 against the S2.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L28 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
47
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 280 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $90 $109