Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony QX1

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ28 was unveiled 6 years prior to the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ28 scores versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers 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) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ28 versus the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and QX1 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ28 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will provide more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.