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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ28 matches up against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FZ28 ZS7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS7 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS7

 FZ28 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 against the ZS7.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS7 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS7 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $350