Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic FZ28
S8200 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon S8200
FZ28 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FZ28
S8200 | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |