Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Updated by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic FZ28
SX520 HS | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 68 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX520 HS
FZ28 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FZ28
SX520 HS | FZ28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS and the FZ28.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and FZ28 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and FZ28.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lb) | 417 grams (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $219 | $599 |