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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 11 months before the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ28 scores against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony S2000

 FZ28 S2000 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FZ28

 S2000 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony S2000

 FZ28 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 and the S2000.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and S2000 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ28 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Sony S2000
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Sony S2000
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $225