Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung TL100
FZ28 | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FZ28
TL100 | FZ28 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung TL100
FZ28 | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |