Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was released 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and FZ28 is 67 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 3 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.