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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced at a similar time to the FZ28 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 matches up against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FS15 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FS15

 FZ28 FS15 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ28

 FS15 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the FZ28.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and FZ28.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS15 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-16 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $599