Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Released January 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic G2
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ28 was manufactured about the same time to the G1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ28 grades versus the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G1
FZ28 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ28
G1 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G1
FZ28 | G1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 vs the G1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G1 is 72 and 82 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and G1.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
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 | 417 grams (0.92 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $599 | $0 |