Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ28Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels11 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364320 x 3240
      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 4804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 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, Standard
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range27 - 486 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom18x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.4f/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      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 ISO9.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      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 DMC-FZ40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Dimensions118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargeble
      Internal Storage50 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
      Orientation Sensor


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