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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FZ28

 GH5S FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2009Fresher by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FZ28 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ28

 GH5S FZ28 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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