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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ28 XS1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 XS1 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ28 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 against the XS1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and XS1 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and XS1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.40 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - 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 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $130