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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3300 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S3300 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S3300

 FZ28 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FZ28

 S3300 FZ28 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 versus the FZ28.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S3300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $599