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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the F5 scores against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 F5 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic F5

 FZ28 F5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ28

 F5 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the F5 and the FZ28.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern F5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (121g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $599