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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 4 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS12 scores versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FS12 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FS12

 FZ28 FS12 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ28

 FS12 FZ28 
ReleasedApril 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 vs the FZ28.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and FZ28.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-17 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $228 $599