Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The P7100 was introduced 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7100 matches up versus the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 compared to the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and FZ28 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and FZ28.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The P7100 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more recent P7100 should have an edge in sensor tech.