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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the LZ20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 matches up versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FZ28 LZ20 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ28

 LZ20 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ20

 FZ28 LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior dimensions 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 LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the LZ20.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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
Battery life - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $250