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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 24 months after the FZ28 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A800 matches up vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic FZ28

 A800 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon A800

 FZ28 A800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic FZ28

 A800 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the FZ28.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
29
offers tracking focus
great battery (300 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
55
great battery (300 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
great battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $599