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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P310 grades against the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FZ28

 P310 FZ28 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P310

 FZ28 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FZ28

 P310 FZ28 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P310 against the FZ28.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P310 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher P310 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $599