Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 3 months before the ZS3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ28 scores vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has outer 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.