Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ28

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX78 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and FZ28.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger FX78 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.