Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
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Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very close but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ28 was unveiled 3 months prior to the HX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ28 matches up versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX1
| FZ28 | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FZ28
| HX1 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX1
| FZ28 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and HX1 is 72 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and HX1.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ28 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 417 grams (0.92 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 27 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 79 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $599 | $47,999 |