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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L28 was brought out 23 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L28 matches up versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic SZ10

 L28 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon L28

 SZ10 L28 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic SZ10

 L28 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 provides 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) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L28 vs the SZ10.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and SZ10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L28 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (280 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
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 area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $200