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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX400 IS FZ28 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX400 IS

 FZ28 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX400 IS FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS against the FZ28.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and FZ28 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FZ28.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $599