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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ28 scores versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FZ28 SZ5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ5 FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ5

 FZ28 SZ5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 features external measurements 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 SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 and the SZ5.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and SZ5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and SZ5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (136g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $195