Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed 7 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ28 scores against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the FZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and FZ300 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and FZ300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.