Leica C vs Panasonic FZ28

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica C vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the C (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The C was introduced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C scores vs the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the C versus the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and FZ28.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica C will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.