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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was manufactured at a similar time to the FZ28 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS7 matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FS7 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FS7

 FZ28 FS7 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ28

 FS7 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS7 vs the FZ28.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and FZ28.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FS7 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $599