Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS3
FZ28 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic FZ28
TS3 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS3
FZ28 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and TS3 is 72 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |