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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS6
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was manufactured 7 years before the TS6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ28 grades vs the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ28 TS6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TS6 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ28 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ28 compared to the TS6.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and TS6 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and TS6.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (370 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $300