Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The FZ28 was launched 3 years before the K-r which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ28 matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-r
FZ28 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ28
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-r
FZ28 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 versus the K-r.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K-r is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K-r.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-r will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417 gr (0.92 pounds) | 598 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 27 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $1,100 |