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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was manufactured 9 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P1000 scores versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic FZ28

 P1000 FZ28 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P1000

 FZ28 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ28

 P1000 FZ28 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P1000 compared to the FZ28.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and FZ28 is 49 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 shots)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $599