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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 7 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ28 scores versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS30

 FZ28 TS30 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS30 FZ28 
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS30

 FZ28 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 against the TS30.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and TS30 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and TS30.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 250 pictures
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $180