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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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 FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH1 was announced 12 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH1 grades versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH1 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH1

 FZ28 FH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH1 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH1 versus the FZ28.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 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)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $599