Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ28 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ28
TS6 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic TS6
FZ28 | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and TS6 is 72 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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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 |