Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ28 was unveiled 24 months before the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 grades versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic S1
FZ28 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ28
S1 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic S1
FZ28 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and S1 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and S1.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417 grams (0.92 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $269 |