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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L28 scores vs the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS10

 L28 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L28

 ZS10 L28 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS10

 L28 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 compared to the ZS10.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and ZS10.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer L28 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 260 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $90 $350