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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 5 years before the TS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 grades against the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS5

 FZ28 TS5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS5 FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS5

 FZ28 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 vs the TS5.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and TS5 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and TS5.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
32
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $350