Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 offers external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HX100V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX100V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor technology.