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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 3 years before the LS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ28 matches up vs the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic LS5

 FZ28 LS5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 LS5 FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LS5

 FZ28 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 compared to the LS5.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LS5 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and LS5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type 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
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $294