Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony A330

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was announced 4 months before the A330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ28 scores against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 has outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 versus the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and A330 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and A330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FZ28 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.