Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax Q
FZ28 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ28
Q | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | June 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax Q
FZ28 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |