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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was announced 8 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ28 grades against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic G85

 FZ28 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G85 FZ28 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G85

 FZ28 G85 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 and the G85.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and G85 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and G85.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G85 will give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Other name - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-15 2016-09-19
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 71
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 79 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $900