Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced within a month of the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 grades vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.