Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony G3

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced within a month of the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ28 grades versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 vs the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and G3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and G3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.