Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 9 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ28 matches up against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and ZS70 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and ZS70.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.