Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX200V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed 4 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer dimensions 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HX200V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and HX200V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.