Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released January 2009
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-12 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 matches up against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Panasonic FZ28
SZ-12 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SZ-12
FZ28 | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FZ28
SZ-12 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the FZ28.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and FZ28.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 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 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 417 gr (0.92 lb) |
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 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $599 |