Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 years before the ZS8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ28 matches up vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 versus the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and ZS8 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ZS8.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.