Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelCoolpix P100Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels10.6 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.3 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x4803648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 678 mm27 - 486 mm
      Optical Zoom26.1x18x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0f/2.8 - 4.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage97%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range8.50 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE mode), Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Backlight Compensation, Auto Bracketing AE (&A#177;1/3 - 1EV steps, 3 frames), Intelligent Exposure (Off, Low, Standard, High)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Dimensions114 x 83 x 99 mm (4.49 x 3.27 x 3.9")118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)481 g (1.06 lb / 16.97 oz)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Battery PackEN-EL5Lithium-Ion rechargeble
      Internal Storage43 MB50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Self TimerYes (2 to 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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