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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ28 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FZ28

 Galaxy Camera 4G FZ28 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FZ28 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 features external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 72 and 90 respectively.

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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $550