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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L28 matches up versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS1

 L28 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon L28

 TS1 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS1

 L28 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 compared to the TS1.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TS1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher L28 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
29
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $380