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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 23 months earlier than the TS6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the L28 grades vs the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic TS6

 L28 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon L28

 TS6 L28 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS6

 L28 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L28 compared to the TS6.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and TS6.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
74
great battery (280 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (370 per charge)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
48
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
29
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 370 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $300