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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FZ28 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS70 FZ28 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2009Newer by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS70

 FZ28 ZS70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $450