Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic S2
L28 | S2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L28
S2 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic S2
L28 | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |