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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 10 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ28 grades against the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Ricoh G900

 FZ28 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Panasonic FZ28

 G900 FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 110 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh G900

 FZ28 G900 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides 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) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the G900.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and G900 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and G900.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to resolve more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
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has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Ricoh G900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $752