Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ28

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 5 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the P600 scores against the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P600 offers external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and FZ28 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and FZ28.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P600 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent P600 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.