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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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 S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was unveiled 18 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8000 grades versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S8000 FZ28 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S8000

 FZ28 S8000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FZ28

 S8000 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 and the FZ28.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S8000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $599