Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Expert Reviews

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 with an 18x optical zoom. The 10.1 megapixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) ...

The high-performance Venus Engine IV supports a faster response time, allowing the camera to shoot 2.5 shots per second at full resolution and 13 shots per second in High-Speed Burst mode. In High Sensitivity mode, the FZ28 can shoot up to ISO 6400 in ...

The Panasonic Lumix FZ28 has a sensor resolution of 10.1 effective megapixels from a 1/2.33" RGB CCD image sensor, and Panasonic has coupled this to an image stabilized, Leica DC Vario-Elmarit branded 18x optical zoom lens with a useful range all the ...

ISO sensitivity ordinarily ranges from 100 to 1600, with the ability to extend this as far as ISO 6400 equivalent in High Sensitivity Auto mode. Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 60 seconds are possible, controlled automatically. The Panasonic DMC-FZ28 ...

Other superzooms may have deliver higher resolution and longer optical zooms, but the 10-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 hold its own regardless. It's not outstanding in any one area, but a robust feature set, solid image quality and above-average ...

Useful 27mm wideangle zoom ; excellent image stabilisation ; full selection of manual and automatic exposure controls ; 720p movie capture with operational zoom ; relatively fast

Prone to soft, noisy photos ; no hot shoe

Other cameras may deliver higher resolution and longer optical zooms, but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 proves that the 'more is better' presumption isn't always valid. With a robust feature set and better-than-average performance, this superzoom beats ...

Super-zoom with super performance?

Good low ISO image quality, lens, features, iA (intelligent Auto), HD movies, handling

High ISO image noise, plastic build

Ultra-zoom digicams, such as Panasonic's new Lumix FZ28 offer a jack-of-all-trades camera to those that require an everything-built-into-one-body solution; but it's actually an excellent piece of kit well worth closer consideration

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has features that give it a jump on many of its competitors in the advanced point-and-shoot and megazoom categories.

Given the price, the Leica lens, the telephoto reach, the wide angle, and the camera's ability to shoot RAW, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 review is a solid high-zoom point-and-shoot.

Not the longest zoom in the market but took great shots for its class.

For prosumers and enthusiasts who are looking for both portability and performance, the Panasonic FZ28 camera is a good bet. A top of the line superzoom camera that has a long list of offerings; here's how it impressed us

Lightweight, durable, and easy to use, this compact 18X optical megazoom performs best in outdoor conditions.

With the 10-megapixel DMC-FZ28, Panasonic has nixed those two problems entirely. The FZ28 lets you use that huge 18X optical zoom while shooting video (in HD, no less), and in the PC World Test Center's tests, its battery life maxed out at 500 or more ...

This megazoom shooter has a good set of features and they are all packed within a compact body.

panasonic dmc-fz28-k review: With 18x optical zoom and intelligent auto mode, the DMC-FX28-K packs a multitude of features into a compact body.

Get a normal sized compact, stick a grip on it and an oversized lens and what have you got? The Panasonic...

Leica lens, 1cm macro, Good colour, 27mm wide angle lens, No fringing on contrast areas

Noise comes in badly at ISO400, Repeated menu options

As a small bridge camera, it has a lot going for it such as the Leica lens, large zoom, good macro and colour rendition. Noise seems to be a problem which I think a lot of manufacturers need to look at because so many people are starting to realise ...