Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 months later than the LX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ28 scores against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with external measurements 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 LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 vs the LX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and LX3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The FZ28 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier.