Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ28
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Released | April 2017 | January 2009 | Newer by 100 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS70
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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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |