Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ100 was manufactured 19 months after the FZ28 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ100 matches up against the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FZ28
FZ100 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FZ100
FZ28 | FZ100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ28
FZ100 | FZ28 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 versus the FZ28.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and FZ28 is 67 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and FZ28.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 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) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 417g (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $599 |