Canon A1300 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1300 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1300 matches up vs the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and FZ28.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A1300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.