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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched very close to the TS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L28 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS25

 L28 TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon L28

 TS25 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS25

 L28 TS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got physical dimensions 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 TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 against the TS25.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
47
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $180