Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 7 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ28 scores vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and SZ10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and SZ10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.