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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ28 scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ28 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS50 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ28 ZS50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS50 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS50 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 44
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.2
DXO Low light rating 79 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $350