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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 13 months later than the TS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L28 scores vs the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS20

 L28 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon L28

 TS20 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS20

 L28 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 versus the TS20.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and TS20.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern L28 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
48
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 250 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $179