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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 6 years before the LZ40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ28 matches up against the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FZ28 LZ40 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ28

 LZ40 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ40

 FZ28 LZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the LZ40.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and LZ40 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (524g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (524g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 524g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $219