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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 5 years before the TS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS25

 FZ28 TS25 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS25 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS25

 FZ28 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and TS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (144g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.40 m
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $180