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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 years prior to the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS3

 FZ28 TS3 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS3 FZ28 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS3

 FZ28 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the TS3.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and TS3 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and TS3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (310 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $380