Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LZ20
FZ28 | LZ20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ28
LZ20 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ20
FZ28 | LZ20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |