Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2018
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The GH5S was introduced 9 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH5S scores vs the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FZ28
GH5S | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GH5S
FZ28 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ28
GH5S | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FZ28 is 62 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and FZ28.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GH5S contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent GH5S should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-01-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
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 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lbs) | 417g (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 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 | 440 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $599 |