Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ28 was announced around the same time to the X70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 scores versus the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax X70
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic FZ28
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax X70
| FZ28 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | March 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 vs the X70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and X70 is 72 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and X70.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax X70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 417 gr (0.92 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $599 | $200 |