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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 grades vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FZ28 SZ7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ7 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ7

 FZ28 SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and SZ7 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and SZ7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 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 reduction
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
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 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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - 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 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $199