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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was brought out 3 months earlier than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ28 grades vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FZ28 ZS1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS1 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS1

 FZ28 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ28 against the ZS1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The FZ28 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
25
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $0