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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was revealed 8 years before the K-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ28 grades against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-1

 FZ28 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-1 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-1

 FZ28 K-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior measurements 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 Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the K-1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K-1 is 72 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 96
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 14.6
DXO Low light score 79 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $599 $1,499