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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8200 matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S8200 FZ28 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S8200

 FZ28 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FZ28

 S8200 FZ28 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 and the FZ28.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and FZ28.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S8200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (213g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $599