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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched very close to the TL100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung TL100

 FZ28 TL100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TL100 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL100

 FZ28 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the TL100.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and TL100 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and TL100.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung TL100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (219g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE 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 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $22