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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 scores versus the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ28 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 GX1 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ28 GX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 versus the GX1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and GX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (300 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
32
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 7.60 m
Flash modes 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 318g (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 55
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 79 703
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $228