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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled very close to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L28 grades against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS25

 L28 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L28

 ZS25 L28 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS25

 L28 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 has got physical 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 versus the ZS25.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and ZS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
39
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
74
good battery power (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
48
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $300