Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ28 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS5
| FZ28 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ28
| ZS5 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS5
| FZ28 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior measurements 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and ZS5 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 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 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 | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $599 | $300 |