Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS matches up against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has 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).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS vs the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3200 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.