Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was released 3 years prior to the GF2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 versus the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GF2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and GF2.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.