Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2009

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6500 was brought out 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6500 matches up against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic FZ28
S6500 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S6500
FZ28 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FZ28
S6500 | FZ28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 against the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and FZ28.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S6500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 417 gr (0.92 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $170 | $599 |