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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2007
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 22 months after the L1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ28 grades vs the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic L1

 FZ28 L1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2007More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 L1 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic L1

 FZ28 L1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior dimensions 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 L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the L1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and L1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ28 will offer you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FZ28 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Panasonic L1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (606 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Panasonic L1 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than others (606 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (7MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Panasonic L1 Vlogging details
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2007-04-11
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 10MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $1,500