Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W
72 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31


90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was announced 3 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ28 scores versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung HZ10W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FZ28
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ10W
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got physical 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 HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 against the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HZ10W is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $300 |