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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH10 versus 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 big difference between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 4 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH10 scores versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH10 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH10

 FZ28 FH10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH10 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 compared to the FZ28.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FZ28 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FZ28.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger FH10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (103g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 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
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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest 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 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $599