Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FZ28
G15 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon G15
FZ28 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FZ28
G15 | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |