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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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 FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX48 was announced about the same time to the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX48 grades vs the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FX48 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FX48

 FZ28 FX48 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ28

 FX48 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX48 vs the FZ28.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX48 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $325 $599