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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 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 GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 scores versus the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GH3

 FZ28 GH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 GH3 FZ28 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GH3

 FZ28 GH3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features external measurements 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 GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 against the GH3.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and GH3 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and GH3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
63
high fps (20.0 fps)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (540 shots)
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
65
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (550g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 71
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.4
DXO Low light rating 79 812
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $799