Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS2

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.