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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 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 RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ28 grades against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax RZ18

 FZ28 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ28

 RZ18 FZ28 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax RZ18

 FZ28 RZ18 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features physical 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 Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the RZ18.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and RZ18 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and RZ18.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (178g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (178g)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $210