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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was revealed 9 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ28 grades against the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic GX850

 FZ28 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FZ28

 GX850 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2009Fresher by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GX850

 FZ28 GX850 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer measurements 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 GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 versus the GX850.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and GX850 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and GX850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 73
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 13.3
DXO Low light rating 79 586
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $548