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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L28 matches up against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZR1

 L28 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon L28

 ZR1 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZR1

 L28 ZR1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L28 compared to the ZR1.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
47
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $280