Nikon L28 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 7 months later than the SZ5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L28 scores vs the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L28 versus the SZ5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and SZ5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern L28 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.