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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic LX7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LX7

 FZ28 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 LX7 FZ28 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX7

 FZ28 LX7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (298 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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