Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ28
P90 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon P90
FZ28 | P90 |
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Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ28
P90 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |