Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was launched 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 vs the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XZ-1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent XZ-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.