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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 4 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ28 grades vs the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ28 ZS15 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS15 FZ28 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ28 ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the ZS15.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS15 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS15 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (260 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 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
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $279