Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS2

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 3 years after the TS2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L28 matches up vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 against the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TS2.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern L28 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.