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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 19 months later than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L28 scores against the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Panasonic ZS8

 L28 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Nikon L28

 ZS8 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS8

 L28 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 vs the ZS8.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and ZS8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer L28 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Panasonic ZS8
 Nikon Coolpix L28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 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 dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $275