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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ28 scores versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FZ28 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS60 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 84 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS60

 FZ28 ZS60 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS60 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and ZS60.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (282 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (282g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 37
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 79 109
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $248