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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 6 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ28 grades vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ28 ZS35 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS35 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ28 ZS35 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior measurements 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 ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS35.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS35 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and ZS35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $300