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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF3
  • New Model is Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was introduced 4 years prior to the GF5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ28 grades against the GF5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GF5

 FZ28 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 GF5 FZ28 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GF5

 FZ28 GF5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 versus the GF5.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GF5 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and GF5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF5 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
touch screen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-04-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.30 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 267 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 50
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.0
DXO Low light score 79 573
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $600