Panasonic FZ28 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 6 months earlier than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ28 scores against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 compared to the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and ZR1 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and ZR1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.