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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 grades vs the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax Q

 FZ28 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ28

 Q FZ28 
AnnouncedJune 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax Q

 FZ28 Q 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 vs the Q.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax Q to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax Q
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Q
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 47
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.1
DXO Low light score 79 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $695