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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 13 months after the TS4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L28 scores against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS4

 L28 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L28

 TS4 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS4

 L28 TS4 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L28 versus the TS4.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and TS4.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger L28 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
74
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
good battery pack (310 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $399