Canon EOS Digital
Rebel
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Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Screen size
 Large screen
2.7"
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Weight
 Light-weight
417 g
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel

Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 22.7x15.1mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting

differences

Advantages of the Canon Rebel
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 55.0 vs 27.0
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 More than 2x better image quality
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 More than 12x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Color depth Better color depth 21 bits vs 17.9 bits
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 Distinguishes 3.1 more bits of color
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 544 ISO vs 79 ISO
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 The Rebel has excellent image quality 2.8 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ28
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.8 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 2.8" vs 3.5"
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 Around 20% thinner
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Screen size Much larger screen 2.7" vs 1.8"
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 50% larger screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
True resolution Higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 6.3 MP
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 Capture around 60% more detail in your photos
Size Smaller 118x75x89 mm vs 142x99x72 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 230k dots vs 118k dots
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 More than 90% higher resolution screen
Weight Lighter 417 g vs 645 g
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 Around 40% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
Rebel:Pentamirror
DMC-FZ28:Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
Rebel:30s
DMC-FZ28:60s
Thickness Quite thick Help
Rebel:2.8"
DMC-FZ28:3.5"
Weight Heavy Help
Rebel:645 g
DMC-FZ28:417 g
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
Rebel:10.8 EV
DMC-FZ28:10.1 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
Rebel:21 bits
DMC-FZ28:17.9 bits
Screen size Very small screens Help
Rebel:1.8"
DMC-FZ28:2.7"
Size Large Help
Rebel:142x99x72 mm
DMC-FZ28:118x75x89 mm
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
Rebel:118k dots
DMC-FZ28:230k dots
Movie format One shoots movies Help
Rebel:None
DMC-FZ28:720p @ 30fps
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
Rebel:55.0
DMC-FZ28:27.0

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

Entry-level DSLR

$420 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XT vs the EOS Digital Rebel
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Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS Digital Rebel
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$330 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies
Thickness Slightly thicker
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Entry-level DSLR

$749 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Color depth Better color depth
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Canon EOS 20D

Canon EOS 20D

Entry-level DSLR
Overall image quality Better image quality
Color depth Better color depth
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 20D vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$471 - $629 body only

$549 - $575 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the EOS Digital Rebel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom

$400
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Super zoom
Screen size Smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ18 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499
Movie format Higher resolution movies
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$370 - $426
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Supports RAW No RAW support
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Pro digicam
External flash Supports an external flash
Screen size Much smaller screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ50 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28

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