Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ28 matches up against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 vs the ZS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS25 is 72 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.