Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic S1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.