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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and FZ28 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The X (Typ 113) was announced 5 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Panasonic FZ28

 X (Typ 113) FZ28 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 FZ28 X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic FZ28

 X (Typ 113) FZ28 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X (Typ 113) enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the FZ28.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and FZ28 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and FZ28.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X (Typ 113) having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica X (Typ 113) will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern X (Typ 113) provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
68
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
47
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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good battery life (350 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
display is not selfie friendly
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic FZ28
 Leica XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also Known as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-23 2009-01-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 486 gr (1.07 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,502 $599