Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
(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
- Launched January 2009

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The PEN-F was brought out 7 years after the FZ28 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the PEN-F grades versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FZ28
PEN-F | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 86 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus PEN-F
FZ28 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ28
PEN-F | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and FZ28 is 84 and 72 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and FZ28.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger PEN-F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-27 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,000 | $599 |