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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 3 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L28 matches up versus the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS10

 L28 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon L28

 TS10 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS10

 L28 TS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L28 features exterior dimensions 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 TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 vs the TS10.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger L28 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
38
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $249