Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ28

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 7 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A900 grades against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 and the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger A900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.