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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 6 months before the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ28 grades vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax P80

 FZ28 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FZ28

 P80 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax P80

 FZ28 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 provides external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the P80.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and P80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and P80.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax P80 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $200