Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 3D1 scores versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 vs the FZ28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger 3D1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.