Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was manufactured 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7800 grades vs the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 compared to the FZ28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and FZ28 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and FZ28.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.