Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS28
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-FS28 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 113 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS28
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS2828 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FS28 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FS28MetricLumix DMC-LS5
14.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area1.97 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density50.86 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
113 gWeight126 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2 x AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FS28 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FS28 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FS28 and Lumix DMC-LS5 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FS28 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS5
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-LS5 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 126 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.