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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 P7100 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P7100

 FZ28 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FZ28

 P7100 FZ28 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (395 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery (350 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (395g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (395 grams)
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-20 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 27
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 10.1
DXO Low light rating 165 79
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $750 $599