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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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Pros

  • impressively smooth and mechanically quiet
  • Intelligent Auto Mode system works very well
  • Raw capture

Cons

  • uninspired looking regular menus on the LCD screen
  • controls start to get a little busier
  • Panasonic have decided to cut costs and not include a component cable as standard

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 4.4
  • Continuous, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Pros

  • impressively smooth and mechanically quiet
  • Intelligent Auto Mode system works very well
  • Raw capture
  • fast focusing and an abundance of features
  • Exposures are generally fine and balanced
  • both uncommon convenience and exceptional creative freedom
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • the image will be clear
  • beautiful and properly exposed
  • Quick and Smart AF and Easy Manual

Cons

  • uninspired looking regular menus on the LCD screen
  • controls start to get a little busier
  • Panasonic have decided to cut costs and not include a component cable as standard
  • It doesnt't have a built-in microphone or speaker
  • Does the Panasonic FZ28 have Weather Sealing
  • Panasonic FZ28 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Panasonic FZ28 have Image Stabilization
  • Image Quality Noise has been the bane of past Lumix models
  • not bright in daylight21Panasonic 45-175 lens on an Olympus body
  • image defects on fine structures

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x1728
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.4
Focal length equiv27 - 486
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter1.81 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range8.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • party
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight14.71 oz
Width4.63 in
Height2.96 in
Depth3.5 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)460
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity710.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playbackSlide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.9
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28: Sneak Peek
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Published: 17.01.2019
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28: Sneak Peek

Panasonic adds megapixels,720p HD video, and more "intelligent" features to its 18x EVF camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review - Steve's Digicams
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First look posted 11/6/2008 Conclusion and samples posted 11/10/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix FZ28 to take a QuickTime VR tour Panasonic has added yet another powerful Super-zoom to their ranks, with the new Lumix DMC-FZ28, which boasts a 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens

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DPReview
Published: 21.07.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic has today announced the Lumix DMC-FZ28. The new camera is the successor to the popular FZ18 and comes with a slightly increased resolution (10.1 vs 8.0 MP) and all the zoom range you could ever need (27-486mm, 35mm equivalent). However, if that's still not enough there is also an optional 1.7x tele converter available. The Lumix DMC-FZ28 will be available in the UK from August for £329.99.

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Playback Modes & Screens (Note: All screens and menus can be displayed on either the EVF or LCD.) Here you can see the playback screen with minimal, extended info, and no exposure information displayed. A musical note indicates Audio has been added to this frame (not shown), press

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Published: 17.09.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Cameralabs

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Published: 09.12.2008
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Published: 21.05.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review: Panasonic Lumix FZ28
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Published: 13.10.2008
Review: Panasonic Lumix FZ28

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
3.5

Zoom, zoom, zoom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Review
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Published: 21.07.2008
Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Review
4.5

Panasonic DMC-FZ28 review, find out how the DMC-FZ28 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 22.08.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
5.0

It's not easy to improve a camera as good as the FZ18, but Panasonic has managed it.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic FZ28 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 15.01.2009
Panasonic FZ28 Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Panasonic FZ28 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 27-486 mm F2.8-4.4 lens. Read our FZ28 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 08.10.2008
Panasonic Lumix FZ28 Review
4.3

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