Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- New Model is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ28 was announced 4 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LX7
FZ28 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ28
LX7 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX7
FZ28 | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 against the LX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and LX7.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FZ28 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $400 |