Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ28
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ40

Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

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"It also compiles the Intelligent Resolution technology to perform the optimum signal processing depending on the part of a picture to give a whole image outstandingly natural clearness with fine details."
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-FZ40's image-quality
"The manual control of FZ45 elevates the operability even higher with the incorporation of new jog dial."
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-FZ40's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 118x75x89 mm
Weight
 Light-weight
417 g
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Size Smaller 118x75x89 mm vs 120x79x91 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 417 g vs 499 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 2.5 fps vs 1.8 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.5" vs 3.6"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Zoom More zoom 24x vs 18x
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 Around 80% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 27 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40.

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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
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Manual controls Manual settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
DMC-FZ28:18x
DMC-FZ40:24x
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-FZ28:3.5"
DMC-FZ40:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-FZ28:417 g
DMC-FZ40:499 g
Size Large Help
DMC-FZ28:118x75x89 mm
DMC-FZ40:120x79x91 mm
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DMC-FZ28:18x
DMC-FZ40:24x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$418 - $492
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$310 - $475
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$469 - $470
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611 - $657
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom

$400
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Super zoom
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ18 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40.

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