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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 12 months later than the FZ28 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP1 grades against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FP1 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FP1

 FZ28 FP1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ28

 FP1 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the FZ28.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and FZ28.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (151g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $153 $599