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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 9 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS80 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS80

 FZ28 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ28

 ZS80 FZ28 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 and the FZ28.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and FZ28.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
79
better than average battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone port
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-18 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $448 $599