Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS4

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 4 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 against the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and TS4.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.