Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A300

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ28 was launched 12 months later than the A300 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ28 grades versus the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and A300 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and A300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ28 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern FZ28 will have an edge in sensor technology.