Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ28

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has got outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS versus the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and FZ28.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.