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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FZ28 ZS8 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FZ28

 ZS8 FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS8

 FZ28 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (210g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 417 gr (0.92 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $275