Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
(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
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FX700 was released 19 months later than the FZ28 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX700 grades versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FZ28
FX700 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FX700
FZ28 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ28
FX700 | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing 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 FX700 and Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 and the FZ28.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and FZ28.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern FX700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $599 |