Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ28 was released about the same time to the W290 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ28 grades against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony W290
| FZ28 | W290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic FZ28
| W290 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony W290
| FZ28 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outside measurements 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 Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 vs the W290.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and W290 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and W290.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W290 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 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 reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 27 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 79 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $599 | $230 |