Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax Q

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ28 was announced 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 grades vs the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ28 vs the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax Q to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.