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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH2 grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH2 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH2

 FZ28 FH2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH2 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 versus the FZ28.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer FH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 270 photographs -
Form of battery 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 1 1
Retail price $149 $599