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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ28 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FZ28

 Galaxy Camera FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FZ28 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and Galaxy Camera is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
36
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $450