Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      BrandPanasonicCanon
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ28PowerShot SX260 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
      MSRP$349.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels11 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 4804000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range27 - 486 mm25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom18x20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.4f/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps2.4 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.50 m Auto ISO3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE mode), Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Backlight Compensation, Auto Bracketing AE (&A#177;1/3 - 1EV steps, 3 frames), Intelligent Exposure (Off, Low, Standard, High)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Dimensions118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.5 x 2.7"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargebleNB-6L
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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