Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 4 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the F5 scores against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions 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 Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the F5 and the FZ28.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern F5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.