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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Panasonic G1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ28 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G1 FZ28 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G1

 FZ28 G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G1 is 72 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G1 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
18
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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