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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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 S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 7 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1000pj matches up vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FZ28

 S1000pj FZ28 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FZ28 S1000pj 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FZ28

 S1000pj FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1000pj versus the FZ28.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and FZ28.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S1000pj to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S1000pj is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $289 $599