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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S810c was launched 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S810c grades against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FZ28

 S810c FZ28 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S810c

 FZ28 S810c 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ28

 S810c FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c vs the FZ28.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and FZ28.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S810c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (216 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $599