Canon A800 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A800 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 24 months after the FZ28 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A800 matches up vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.