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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was released 3 years prior to the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G3

 FZ28 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G3 FZ28 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G3

 FZ28 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer measurements 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 G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 compared to the G3.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G3 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic G3
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-07-11
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 336 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 56
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 79 667
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $500