Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was announced 4 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ28 grades vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 against the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and LX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FZ28 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.