Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

The Lumix FZ28 is an upgrade to the Lumix FZ18 and is almost identical on the surface. The LCD screen is now 2.7", compared with the 2.5" screen on the FZ18 and there is an extra switch on the back now to switch between Recording and Playback mode - which used to be handled via the mode-dial - a definite improvement in my opinion. I understand that not everyone will be upgrading from the earlier model so I will keep this comparison to a minimum from this point in. The aforementioned LCD screen is the same size as you would find on comparable models such as the Fuji FinePix S1500 or the Canon Powershot SX10 IS, but it is very bright and easy to see, ...  Read the complete review

I purchased this camera after reading various reviews on various websites. I wanted a great quality digital camera that was close to a DSLR, but without the need for extra lenses and the like. But I wanted it to be better than your average compact. So far, this camera hasn't disappointed. It's very easy to use and the menus are easy to navigate and understand, it has some excellent features and auto pre-sets which help take those quick photos's when you haven't got time to use the manual setting. The Manual setting however is my preference, as this is when you can use the camera like an SLR. You can alter the aperture, shutter speeds and ISO, ...  Read the complete review

I bought my Panasonic DMC FZ28 camera 5 months ago just before going on a Red Sea cruise. I decided on the FZ28 as I had used the FZ50 a few times and loved the feel of the camera, but the FZ28 has the added benefit of a fantastic 18x zoom and a wide-angle lens. It has 10.1 megapixels and face-detection capabilities. The camera is reasonably small (compared to Bridge and SLR cameras) and has a very nice shape that fits snugly in your hand. When it is in the camera case it is small enough not to get in your way while sightseeing. The build quality is great and it has solid feel about it. The FZ28 has all the functions you would expect from a good SLR, but without ...  Read the complete review

After much deliberation, i chose this camera as the one that was going to (a) fit my price bracket and (b) take the best pictures from the top of the empire state building! I was extremely pleased with my choice. No doubt you will have already read about the main features about this camera, so i will tell you some of the less obvious ones... It is impossible to underestimate how accurate and useful the "Intelligent Auto" setting is. This does not only adjust focus, exposure etc, it will physically change the mode of the camera, to what it feels best fits the situation and even tells you to push the flash opener button if needs be! Of the photos i ...  Read the complete review

I have had a Fuji Finepix 5000 for a couple of years now and I thought I that I needed a replacement for it. I wanted to buy a mirror reflex camera, but since my wife also likes to take pictures and she absolutely did not wanted to walk around with such a colossus camera. She does not like to walk with those heavy lenses. I waited until the Panasonic FZ28 was on the market, and now I bought it. I have it in my possession for over a month now and I am wildly enthusiastic about it. Especially when I see what I can capture with the 20x zoom. Phenomenal! I occasionally feel like I am a paparazzi photographer. With the higher ISO values, it is almost as good as a ...  Read the complete review