Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the LZ20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 matches up versus the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has exterior dimensions 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 LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.