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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 22nd Aug 2008
Manufacturer Panasonic
Price £252.17 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £290.00 (Inc VAT)
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Build Quality Score 9 for Build Quality
Features Score 10 for Features
Image Quality Score 10 for Image Quality
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 10 for Overall
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.



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Here's the usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.




Low file compression, an excellent lens and a good 10.1MP sensor add up to plenty of fine detail.




The outstanding lens produces almost no wide-angle barrel distortion.




Centre sharpness is excellent.




Corner sharpness is almost perfect, with no blurring or chromatic aberration.

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Comment VSupe said on 1st June 2009

Hi (new to the forum)

There is talk of a successor to this FZ28 - can one give any more information please?
Thinking shoudl a hold off.
I know there wi... more

Comment KEITH BLACKWOOD said on 5th June 2009

Due to the excellent reviews on this i am now a proud owner paying £218 online, it is travelling to Canada with me next week and i shall follow up this comment giving my opin... more

Comment ajfz28 said on 24th June 2009

hey guyes i need urgent help ..
can sme body tell me the best Shop in L.A(near to L.A) where i can buy FZ28 ?? what is the current price??

Thank u...

Comment KEITH BLACKWOOD said on 28th June 2009

Just got back from Canada where the camera performed brilliantly, did not get much of a chance to check it out before leaving so had to learn on the move.Only bad shot was in night... more

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