Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Replacement is Nikon P7100
(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
- Released January 2009

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The P7000 was released 23 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7000 scores against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Panasonic FZ28
P7000 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P7000
FZ28 | P7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic FZ28
P7000 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 against the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and FZ28 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and FZ28.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The P7000 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer P7000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 417g (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 147 | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $354 | $599 |