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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 5 years before the LZ30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ28 matches up against the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ28 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ28

 LZ30 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ28 LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 and the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LZ30 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and LZ30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (552g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
22
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.40 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 Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $230