Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 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)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Released September 2014
- New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ28 was announced 6 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up against the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LX100
FZ28 | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ28
LX100 | FZ28 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX100
FZ28 | LX100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 against the LX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LX100 is 72 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and LX100.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) | 393 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $800 |