Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FP7 was manufactured 24 months later than the FZ28 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP7 grades versus the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FZ28
FP7 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FP7
FZ28 | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ28
FP7 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and FZ28.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $227 | $599 |