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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
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 G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was launched 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G15 FZ28 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon G15

 FZ28 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FZ28

 G15 FZ28 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the FZ28.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and FZ28.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G15 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (352g)
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 27
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.1
DXO Low light rating 165 79
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $599