Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB1100F

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 6 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ28 scores vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WB1100F is 72 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.