Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 4 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ28 grades versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and ZS20 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.