Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 3 years before the GF3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ28 matches up versus the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 versus the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and GF3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF3 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.