Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ28 scores versus the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 features external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 against the GH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and GH3 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and GH3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.