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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 18 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX210 IS FZ28 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FZ28 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX210 IS FZ28 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS versus the FZ28.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $599