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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 6 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ28 grades versus the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic SZ8

 FZ28 SZ8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ8 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ8

 FZ28 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ28 against the SZ8.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and SZ8 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 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
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $275