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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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 S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S800c was announced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S800c matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic FZ28

 S800c FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S800c

 FZ28 S800c 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic FZ28

 S800c FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S800c provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S800c against the FZ28.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and FZ28.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S800c to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S800c is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (140 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (140 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (140 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-04 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 140 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $290 $599