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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 12 months prior to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ28 scores vs the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FZ28 ZR3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZR3 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZR3

 FZ28 ZR3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZR3.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and ZR3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and ZR3.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
40
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $280