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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-S2

 FZ28 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-S2 FZ28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S2

 FZ28 K-S2 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Pentax K-S2 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competition (678g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-S2
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