Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is a superzoom bridge digital camera, replacing the similar Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18. It was announced in 2008 and released for sale in the United Kingdom in August of that year. Like the FZ18 it has a Leica lens with an 18x optical zoom ratio. It has a slightly larger sensor than the FZ18, a 10.1-megapixel image resolution, and the newer Venus IV image processing engine.
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| Overview | |
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| Type | Bridge digital camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens | 27-486 mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8 - F4.4 |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 1/2.33" CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 3648x2736 (10.1 megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 100-1600 (High-sensitivity mode 1600-6400) |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, internal |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Automatic, Manual (joystick), Macro, AF Area Select, AF Tracking |
| Focus bracketing | ±2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, plus various custom and defined modes |
| Metering modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Moveable Spot |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Built-in pop up; Range max 8.5 meters |
| Flash bracketing | ±2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 sec up to 60 sec |
| Continuous shooting | 2.5 frame/s, 5 shots |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | EVF and 2.7 inch colour LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | 5 positions, plus 2 manual |
| General | |
| Battery | Battery id CGA-S006 Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh |
| Weight | 417 g |
Description
The camera's macro mode allows the capturing of images at a distance of one centimetre. The camera also has intelligent scene detection, 15x face recognition, intelligence ISO, intelligent exposure. Three different aspect ratios are available: 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. Still image quality settings include different qualities of jpeg output and RAW format (in .RW2 format); both jpeg and RAW recordings can be produced simultaneously. Various high-speed burst modes are available, going up to thirteen frames per second at two megapixels in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Video output is 1280x720 p at 30 frame/s HD 1080i in QuickTime format.
There are three data outputs: AV, component out, and USB2.0. Internal memory is 50 MB, supplemented by removable SD or SDHC cards of multi-gigabyte capacity.
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| Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 ~2008-2009 |
Succeeded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 |