9.7 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

10.1 megapixels, first seen: 21 July 2008

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User Score (1217)

9.3
Expert Score (45)

8.5
Design (19)

8.5
Value for money (50)

9.9
Features (35)

9.6
Ease of use (47)

9.5
Performance (3)

8.8
Picture quality (37)

9.5

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Pros & Cons

image stability, comfortable controls, built in flash range, super 18x optical zoom, crispy clear photos

short battery life, manual confusing, at full zoom, okdoesn t have gps, weak construction

Manufacturer's Description

Wide-Angle and Zoom Shots at Your FingertipsThe LUMIX DMC-FZ28 digital camera boasts a premium 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens with an 18x optical zoom, ideal for tight indoor shots and long-distance action photos.The 10.1 mega pixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA), with the new AF (auto focus) Tracking function, making it easier for photographers at any level to shoot sharp, well-focused photos, even when the subject is moving making it…

Specifications

Format

SLR-like
Max resolution

3648 x 2736
Low resolution

3648 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 ratio w:h

4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels

10.1 million
Sensor photo detectors

10.7 million
Sensor size

1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²)

Release Date

First seen

21 July 2008

WikiFreak Description

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

The Lumix DMC-FZ28 is a 27 mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 18 x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Mode with AF tracking, 13 frames per second high image quality mechanical burst shooting mode in 3-megapixel, full manual operation and Advanced Scene Mode, 1/2.33-inch 10.1 megapixels CCD and Venus Engine IV up to ISO 1600 at full resolution. The camera measures 117.06 x 75.3x 88.9 mm and weighs 417.0 g (with battery and card).

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Features

The DMC-FZ28 features a 27 mm wide-angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 18 x optical zoom for minimal distortion and captures corner-to-corner images. This feature allows users to record motion picture from several range, from wide-angle shots to telephotos, to macro shots as close as 1 cm and softly focused backgrounds portraits. It features Venus Engine IV that helps the iA mode which includes MEGA O.I.S. (to detect hand-shake) and Intelligent ISO Control (to detect subject movement); Face Detection to detect faces in the frame, Intelligent Scene Selector to detect scene conditions, Light Detection to detect the brightness level, AF Tracking to continually track a moving subject and keep it in focus, and 13 fps high-speed burst shooting mode that captures subjects in motion.

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Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Expert Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review

Reviewer: Digital Camera Review
9 October 2008
In general, you have to dig fairly deep to find concerns with the FZ28. Some AF weirdness may give potential buyers pause, and the camera could still offer cleaner low-ISO settings and additional high-ISO ones. White balance is rarely spot on – quite possibly the FZ28's most serious concern – and I wish Panasonic would get screen white-out and banding issues sorted. Little of this, however, tends to get in the way of taking just about any kind of shot you can... Read more
Reviews: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 review, 18x optical zoom lens, mega OIS image stabilizer, Leica lens

Reviewer: Electronics Made Easy
9 January 2009

Overall 10

You'd be hard-pressed to find better performance in the compact ultrazoom category, regardless of manufacturer. The excellent Leica optics, Panasonic's leading edge Venus Engine IV image processor, and the camera's incredible ease of use all add up to an excellent all-around digital camera. And it's very easy on the eyes as well. Read more
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Reviewer: Camera Labs
1 November 2008

Overall 9

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 represents a fairly minor upgrade over its predecessor, but given that was our favourite super-zoom of 2007, the new model has a great deal going for it. So with the FZ28 you get a compact, lightweight super-zoom camera with 10 Megapixel resolution, a huge 18x optically-stabilised range, HD video recording in the 720p format, support for RAW files, a mid-sized, but good-looking 2.7in screen, manual controls and one of the best fully automatic... Read more
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 (black)

Reviewer: CNET
21 May 2009

Overall 7

Design 7

Features 7

Performance 8

Picture quality 7

The bottom line: Other cameras may deliver higher resolution and longer optical zooms, but the Panasonic FZ28 proves that the "more is better" presumption isn't always valid. Read more
Panasonic Lumix FZ28

Reviewer: What Digital Camera
2 December 2008

Overall 9

Design 9

Features 10

Performance 9

Picture quality 9

Although it doesn’t boast the finest handling, isn’t the most solidly constructed and is a little expensive, the FZ28 is capable of nice images. Raw capture, fast focusing and an abundance of features make it a good all-round option. Read more

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User Reviews

Worth the high ratings!!! Great value!

Reviewer: Love the Lumix FZ28!, J&R
17 June 2009

Overall 10

I use this camera to photo my two young children both inside and outside in a variety of lighting situations. As a "just learning" photographer, I rely on the intelligent auto mode most of the time, but am exploring the other modes as I can (sunset, sport, and baby are my current favs). Tremendous upgrade over my Kodak Easyshare from 5 years ago! The flash requires popping up, which I don't mind because it is rarely used. The HD videos are just awesome! The sound could... Read more
"Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28"

Reviewer: CNET
26 June 2009

Overall 10

I've been meaning to replace my digital camera for a while, just hadn't gotten around to it. I started at cnet.com and found a new category called "Super zooms", then went from there. I looked at professional reviews, personal opinions and weighed what was important to me (zoom, weight, megapixeles, burst mode, LCD size/ brightness and reasonable price for the features I wanted). When I found this camera, it appeared that it's only competitor was the Canon PowerShot xs... Read more
I love it!

Reviewer: Abes of Maine
13 July 2009

Overall 8

I love my brand new camera. Super easy, too many features for me (casual photographer) but everything I need (sport for my kids, portraits) and the automatic setup to be sure to get a bright nice picture. Only cons, the lcd monitor that does not flip. just forgot to mention the the lens quality (LENZ). [...] Read more
More misses than hits

Reviewer: William Haas "photographer", Amazon
9 August 2009 See Product at Amazon ($399.95)

Overall 4

Before I purchased this camera I was using a Canon 10X zoom sure shot. I own a small Panasonic point and shoot which I have been happy with. I purchased this camera because the camera has many features I was looking for like the manual viewfinder and 18X lens. I also enjoy the intelligent setting and anti-shake features. From the time I opened the box I have been relatively unhappy with this camera's performance. It's low light and flash performance are very weak, very... Read more or see product
Reviewer: DP Review
1 day ago

Overall 9

Loved this one, my first digital camera, instant win, lots of features for advanced photographers, easy of use for novice, complete succes. Read more