Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-S1
FZ28 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FZ28
K-S1 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S1
FZ28 | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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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 |