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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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 S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6100 grades against the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S6100 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S6100

 FZ28 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FZ28

 S6100 FZ28 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 vs the FZ28.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S6100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
65
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $195 $599