Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, pro digicams and travel zooms. 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 S3 IS and the PowerShot S95)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 5.9 MP), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), shoots RAW and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has significantly lower image quality (27.0 vs 40.0), has slightly less zoom (18x vs 36x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and has slightly less color depth (17.9 bits vs 19.4 bits).

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: 397 g vs 417 g
	Compare the DMC-FZ35 vs the DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 3 years newer $475	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a flip-out screen Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" 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
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-FZ28
Canon PowerShot S3 IS 2 years older	Significant advantages of the S3 IS (vs the DMC-FZ28) Has a flip-out screen Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the S3 IS (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 27 mm Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.7" Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the S3 IS and DMC-FZ28 Fairly small: Prosumer size 113x78x76 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S3 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 3 years newer $418 - $492	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" 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
	Compare the DMC-FZ48 vs the DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 2 years newer $411	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ40 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ40 (vs the DMC-FZ28) None found common strengths of the DMC-FZ40 and DMC-FZ28 RAW support Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ40 vs the DMC-FZ28
Nikon Coolpix P500 2 years newer $319 - $350	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much more zoom: 36x vs 18x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 No RAW support No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the P500 and DMC-FZ28 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), lets you preview your photos on the screen, is slightly smaller (prosumer size 118x75x89 mm vs prosumer size 124x96x73 mm), is slightly lighter (417 g vs 556 g) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (79 ISO vs 755 ISO), has much lower image quality (27.0 vs 63.0), has much less color depth (17.9 bits vs 21.9 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.1 EV vs 11.3 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $499 - $949 (body only) $569 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 27.0 Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 17.9 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 79 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-FZ28) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds Heavier: 530 g vs 417 g common strengths of the T2i and DMC-FZ28 Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Light weight: 530 g vs 417 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 27.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 79 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 17.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-FZ28) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-FZ28 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 417 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon EOS Digital Rebel 4 years older	Significant advantages of the Rebel (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 55.0 vs 27.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 544 ISO vs 79 ISO Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Significant disadvantages of the Rebel (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7" No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly lower true resolution: 6.3 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the Rebel and DMC-FZ28 None found
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon Rebel T1i 8 months newer $445 - $629 (body only) $508 - $609 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 63.0 vs 27.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 663 ISO vs 79 ISO Better color depth: 21.7 bits vs 17.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the DMC-FZ28) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the T1i and DMC-FZ28 Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Light weight: 520 g vs 417 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 1 year older $790 (body only) $625 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 27.0 Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 17.9 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 664 ISO vs 79 ISO Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the DMC-FZ28) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the Rebel XTi and DMC-FZ28 Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon Rebel T3 2 years newer $379 (body only) $459 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 27.0 Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 79 ISO Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 17.9 bits 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
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has way more more zoom (18x vs 3.8x), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm), has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has a significantly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Canon PowerShot S95 2 years newer $359	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much less zoom: 3.8x vs 18x No viewfinder: None vs Digital Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm common strengths of the S95 and DMC-FZ28 Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon Powershot S100 3 years newer $400 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much 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
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (18x vs 14x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) 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 @ 60fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 2 years newer $219 - $304	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller: Compact 106x59x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5" Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DMC-FZ28) Significantly less zoom: 14x vs 18x No viewfinder: None vs Digital No RAW support common strengths of the SX230 HS and DMC-FZ28 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 2 years newer $289 - $328	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-FZ28) Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 No viewfinder: None vs Digital No RAW support common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-FZ28 Great zoom: 16x vs 18x Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 2 years newer $196 - $328	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Much smaller: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm Has a GPS Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.5" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FZ28) Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 No viewfinder: None vs Digital No RAW support common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-FZ28 Great zoom: 16x vs 18x Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-FZ28