Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-S2
FZ28 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ28
K-S2 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S2
FZ28 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact 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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417 gr (0.92 lbs) | 678 gr (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $581 |