Canon S100 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S100 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S100 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 versus the FZ28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S100 should have an edge in sensor tech.