Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was launched 9 years prior to the GH5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 scores versus the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 against the GH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GH5 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and GH5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.