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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed very close to the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 grades vs the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ28 TS1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS1 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ28 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 against the TS1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and TS1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and TS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $380