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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 24 months later than the FZ28 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2200 grades versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic FZ28

 A2200 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A2200

 FZ28 A2200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic FZ28

 A2200 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2200 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 vs the FZ28.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A2200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
36
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (280 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (135g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $139 $599