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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX520 HS FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX520 HS

 FZ28 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX520 HS FZ28 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS and the FZ28.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and FZ28 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and FZ28.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
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 launch $219 $599