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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x 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
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ28 was brought out 11 months before the K-x so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ28 matches up versus the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-x

 FZ28 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-x FZ28 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-x

 FZ28 K-x 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 against the K-x.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K-x is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K-x.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-x will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Pentax K-x Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 16.00 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 Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 72
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 79 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $600