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Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D800
  • Updated by Nikon D850
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D810 was manufactured 5 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D810 matches up versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Panasonic FZ28

 D810 FZ28 
LaunchedJune 2014January 2009More modern by 67 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon D810

 FZ28 D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Panasonic FZ28

 D810 FZ28 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810 offers external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D810 compared to the FZ28.

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D810 and FZ28 is 54 and 72 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D810 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D810 will provide more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D810 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (980 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (980g)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
28
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (980 grams)
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon D810 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon D810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-06-26 2009-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 980g (2.16 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 27
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 10.1
DXO Low light score 2853 79
Other
Battery life 1200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $1,999 $599