Canon G16 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon G16 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the G16 scores against the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 compared to the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FZ28 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G16 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have an edge in sensor technology.