Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Competitors
Super zoom Super zoom
July, 2008

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is also often compared to pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FZ35 and the Lumix DMC-FZ150) and Canon (such as the PowerShot G9 and the ELPH 300 HS)

Competitor classes

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs large 141x86x142 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP), is slightly lighter (417 g vs 528 g), shoots RAW and is much less expensive ($136.05 vs $494.77).

However, on average it has significantly lower image quality (27.0 vs 40.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.5 fps vs 10 fps), has slightly less color depth (17.9 bits vs 19.4 bits) and has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 10.9 EV).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
1 year newer
$400

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FZ35 and DMC-FZ28

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • RAW support
  • Light weight: 367 g vs 417 g
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ35 vs the DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
3 years newer
$495 - $500

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-FZ28

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the DMC-FZ18 and DMC-FZ28

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • RAW support
  • Light weight: 407 g vs 417 g
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ18 vs the DMC-FZ28

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
7 months newer
$355

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • No RAW support
  • Significantly smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm

common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and DMC-FZ28

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
3 years newer
$370 - $426

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • No RAW support

common strengths of the DMC-FZ48 and DMC-FZ28

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ48 vs the DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
2 years older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ50 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Supports an external flash

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ50 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 27 mm
  • Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.7"
  • Much larger: Large 141x86x142 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FZ50 and DMC-FZ28

  • RAW support
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ50 vs the DMC-FZ28

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (18x vs 5x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (27 mm vs 35 mm), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 3 cm), is significantly less expensive ($136.05 vs $355.99) and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), is slightly more noisy at high ISO (79 ISO vs 153 ISO), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has significantly lower image quality (27.0 vs 50.0) and records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps).

Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9
1 year older

Significant advantages of the G9 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Lower noise at high ISO: 146 ISO vs 79 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the G9 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 27 mm
  • Less zoom: 6x vs 18x
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G9 and DMC-FZ28

  • Supports RAW
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G9 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
2 years older

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX2 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 8.5x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much smaller: Compact 106x56x26 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 1" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX2 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Less zoom: 4x vs 18x
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the DMC-LX2 and DMC-FZ28

  • Supports RAW
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-LX2 vs the DMC-FZ28

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
3 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much better image quality: 50.0 vs 27.0
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Less zoom: 5x vs 18x
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-FZ28

  • Supports RAW
  • Inexpensive: $355.99 vs $136.05
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a significantly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is slightly lighter (417 g vs 540 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (79 ISO vs 1,183 ISO), has much lower image quality (27.0 vs 80.0), has much less color depth (17.9 bits vs 23.5 bits), has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 13 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
2 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 27.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 79 ISO
  • Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 17.9 bits

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-FZ28

  • Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $136.05
arrow Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
2 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 27.0
  • Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 17.9 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 79 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the T3 and DMC-FZ28

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 417 g
  • Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $136.05
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

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3 years older
$420 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XT (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much better image quality: 60.0 vs 27.0
  • Better color depth: 21.8 bits vs 17.9 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 637 ISO vs 79 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XT (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps

common strengths of the Rebel XT and DMC-FZ28

  • Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x64 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Inexpensive: $420.00 vs $136.05
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (18x vs 12.5x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 9 MP), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
3 years newer
$209 - $300

Significant advantages of the F600 EXR (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Compact 104x63x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5"

Significant disadvantages of the F600 EXR (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm

common strengths of the F600 EXR and DMC-FZ28

  • RAW support
arrow Compare the Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Samsung WB700

Samsung WB700
2 years newer
$215

Significant advantages of the WB700 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Compact 99x59x22 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.9" vs 3.5"
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm

Significant disadvantages of the WB700 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • No RAW support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the WB700 and DMC-FZ28

  • Great zoom: 18x vs 18x
arrow Compare the Samsung WB700 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Olympus SZ-20

Olympus SZ-20
2 years newer
$262 - $316

Significant advantages of the SZ-20 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Compact 102x64x30 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.2" vs 3.5"
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SZ-20 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Significantly less zoom: 12.5x vs 18x
  • No RAW support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the SZ-20 and DMC-FZ28

  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the Olympus SZ-20 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ3 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x59x37 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.5" vs 3.5"
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ3 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much less zoom: 10x vs 18x
  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DMC-TZ3 and DMC-FZ28

  • None found
arrow Compare the DMC-TZ3 vs the DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
5 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-TZ5 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Compact 103x59x36 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 1.4" vs 3.5"
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TZ5 (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much less zoom: 10x vs 18x
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-FZ28

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-TZ5 vs the DMC-FZ28

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to compact competitors include: it has way more more zoom (18x vs 5x), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 3 cm), shoots RAW, has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 24 mm), is much larger (prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
2 years newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.8" vs 3.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FZ28)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 18x
  • No RAW support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-FZ28

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28