Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 3 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ28 scores versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 against the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HZ10W is 72 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.