Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.