Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS15

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 8 months after the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L28 scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with outside dimensions 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and ZS15.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer L28 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.