Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Zoom
Great zoom
18x
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital
Built-in flash
Built-in flash
Usually standard
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

True resolution
High true resolution
15.8 MP
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Interchangeable lenses
Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Built-in flash
Built-in flash
External flash not needed

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1

Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 55.0 vs 27.0
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More than 2x better image quality
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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More than 10% larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Size Significantly smaller 116x68x39 mm vs 118x75x89 mm
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2.6x smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
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Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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Around 8x larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 79 ISO
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The DMC-GX1 has excellent image quality 3.2 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ28
Color depth Better color depth 20.8 bits vs 17.9 bits
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Distinguishes 2.9 more bits of color
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.5" vs 3.5"
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2.3x thinner
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
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.6 EV vs 10.1 EV
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0.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.2 fps vs 2.5 fps
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Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Weight Lighter 318 g vs 417 g
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More than 20% lighter
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

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Lowest price Cheaper $136.05 vs $642.80
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The best price we've seen is $507 cheaper (4.7x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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42 vs 52
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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 mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a super zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-GX1:10.6 EV
DMC-FZ28:10.1 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
DMC-FZ28:17.9 bits
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-GX1:55.0
DMC-FZ28:27.0

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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
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Startup delay More startup delay
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 body only

$700 with 14-42mm lens

Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$755 - $964 body only

$803 with 14-42mm lens

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Slightly smaller
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
External flash No external flash support
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only

Size Slightly smaller
Weight Slightly lighter
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution

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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$495 - $500

Movie format Higher resolution movies
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Super zoom

Screen size Smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Super zoom

$355

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Supports RAW No RAW support
Wide angle Worse wide angle
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

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