Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Old Model is Sony A500
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe FZ28 was unveiled 19 months prior to the A560 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ28 matches up against the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony A560
FZ28 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Panasonic FZ28
A560 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony A560
FZ28 | A560 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 vs the A560.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and A560 is 72 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and A560.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A560 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at launch | $599 | $650 |