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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 5 years before the ZS30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ28 scores versus the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS30

 FZ28 ZS30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS30 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS30

 FZ28 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 features outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 and the ZS30.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS30 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and ZS30.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (198g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $250