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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4300 scores against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S4300 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S4300

 FZ28 S4300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ28

 S4300 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S4300 and the FZ28.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (139 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
AEB
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $599