Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX1 which is a fairly significant gap 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 GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 scores versus the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 versus the GX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and GX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.