Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic FZ28
S8000 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S8000
FZ28 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FZ28
S8000 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |