Panasonic FZ28 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was announced 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ28 scores versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer dimensions 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 Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 and the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and SD9 is 72 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and SD9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ28 will give greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer FZ28 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.