Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G3
FZ28 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ28
G3 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G3
FZ28 | G3 | |||
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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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G3 is 72 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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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 |