Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS4
L28 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon L28
TS4 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS4
L28 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |