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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FZ28 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FZ28

 HZ10W FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ10W

 FZ28 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
31
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung HZ10W
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