Product DescriptionPanasonic's new DMC-FZ28 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 megapixel 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 ideal for action shots.
What Others Say
Excellent camera
My wife and I are average users and were looking for a high-end point-and-shoot camera that takes high quality pictures with a large zoom, would also be as lightweight and compact as possible, easy to operate but that would also offer rich manual options when desired. Very quickly we found ourselves comparing between the Nikon P80, the Cannon SX10S and this Panasonic FZ28. We chose the latter due to the superiour reviews, low size and lower cost. We've had the camera for about 1 month now and we're very happy. It meets or exceeds all our above requirements
From FZ18 to FZ28: worth the upgrade
I thought long and hard before buying this camera. I owned the previous model, the FZ18, and did a lot of research to conclude (or convince myself) that the upgrade was really worth it, and also to find out if there wasn't a better ultrazoom / bridge camera for me. After visiting the forums and reading reviews of the Panasonic and also of the new Nikon, Canon and Fuji ultrazoom models, I concluded that not only was it a valid buy (and gave the FZ18 to my mom, who owns an ancient Olympus camera), but also that the Panasonic was the best bridge camera out there.
However, it remained to be seen whether my one big gripe with the FZ18 -- shutter lag, read my review at Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle ... Read More
Nice Lite Camera
Nice Camera, upto 32X optical zoom with lower res. However, no protector that you can buy just yet. I guess Panasonic is working on it. Very Lite compare to the SX10. you have to buy cable for HD viewing, but you view HD on Dual Core computer or fast single. Pictures are very good. Menus are easy after a couple of days. I like the buttons for on and off, and Record and Play. Manual focus works well. only problem is the protector lense is not offered just yet from Panasonic. Pics in JPG and Movies in MOV (QIUCKTIME). Battery seems good (1 week on first charge, still have battery left. Big menus, Day light viewing seems good. zoom has a nice sound to it.
yet another fine line between camcorder and Camera.
Really great camera for the money
Bought this a few weeks ago - clearly a 5 star value. Great pictures, easy to use and excellent battery life.
A Fine Camera with an unbelievable Lens
This is my third Panasonic Camera. My other two are both Lumix FZ-10. I am inclined towards Landscape and Flowers type of photography. To me, the most important part of a camera is the Lens more than any otherwise. Panasonic use Leica Brand lens on the FZ28 which is built in Japan under strict Leica Supervision. The resolving power of the lens is second to none. Its colour is vivid yet not overwhelming. Its detail presentation is almost impeccable to the finest degree, especially in shadow area. Yes, I agree that photoshop can do amazing things to a picture and can almost turn it 180 degreee around. However, no matter how good an editing software is, it still has to rely on the fundamental information captured by the lens. Only human eyes, created ... Read More
