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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ28 grades versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS2

 FZ28 TS2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS2 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS2

 FZ28 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 compared to the TS2.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and TS2 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and TS2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.10 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $350