Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic SZ7
FZ28 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FZ28
SZ7 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ7
FZ28 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and SZ7 is 72 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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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 |