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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 23 months before the ZS50 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L28 grades versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS50

 L28 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon L28

 ZS50 L28 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS50

 L28 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L28 compared to the ZS50.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and ZS50.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (243 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
74
better than average battery life (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (243g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
47
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 280 photos 300 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $350