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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was released 19 months prior to the G10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ28 matches up against the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G10

 FZ28 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G10 FZ28 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G10

 FZ28 G10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 and the G10.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G10 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G10 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Panasonic G10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Panasonic G10 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery pack (380 per charge)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
23
supports face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-08-09
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 388 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 52
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.1
DXO Low light score 79 411
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $550