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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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 P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was released within a month of the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the P90 matches up against the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ28

 P90 FZ28 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P90

 FZ28 P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ28

 P90 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P90 against the FZ28.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and FZ28 is 70 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P90 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 gr (0.88 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $599