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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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 S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3500 matches up against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S3500 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S3500

 FZ28 S3500 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FZ28

 S3500 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 against the FZ28.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and FZ28.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-21 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $85 $599