Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony H55

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 17 months before the H55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ28 grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 against the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and H55 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and H55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.