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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 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 SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ28 scores versus the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FZ28 SZ1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ1 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ1

 FZ28 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 versus the SZ1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and SZ1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and SZ1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (131g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (131 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
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 alias 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 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 reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $179