Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ28 matches up vs the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ28 and the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and K-S2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.