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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH7 grades versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH7 FZ28 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH7

 FZ28 FH7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH7 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 against the FZ28.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and FZ28.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 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 sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $599