Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic GX850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was revealed 9 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ28 grades against the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 offers 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) while the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 versus the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and GX850 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and GX850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.