Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GH3
FZ28 | GH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ28
GH3 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GH3
FZ28 | GH3 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and GH3 is 72 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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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 |