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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was introduced 6 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ28 scores vs the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-S1

 FZ28 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-S1 FZ28 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S1

 FZ28 K-S1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the K-S1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K-S1 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-S1 will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (558g)
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others in class (558g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (558 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-08-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 78
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 13.0
DXO Low light rating 79 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $339