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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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 SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was introduced 13 months later than the FZ28 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SD1300 IS FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FZ28 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FZ28

 SD1300 IS FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has exterior measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the FZ28.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD1300 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SD1300 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $599