Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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- 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
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was introduced 12 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FP3 matches up vs the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FZ28
FP3 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FP3
FZ28 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ28
FP3 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the FZ28.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and FZ28.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
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 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $182 | $599 |