Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ28Lumix DC-FZ80
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      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 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364896 x 3672
      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 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps)Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Focal Length3.58 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range27 - 486 mm20 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom18x60x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.4f/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 18.1 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      1st Curtain Sync
      2nd Curtain Sync
      Flash Range8.50 m Auto ISO14.10 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      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)Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Dimensions118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 7.2 x 5"
      Package Weight2.115 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargeble
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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