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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L810 was introduced 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L810 matches up versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L810 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon L810

 FZ28 L810 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ28

 L810 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the FZ28.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FZ28 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger L810 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $599