Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ28

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.