Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 matches up against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.