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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ-11 FZ28 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FZ28 SZ-11 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ28

 SZ-11 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the FZ28.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and FZ28.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $253 $599