Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was released 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 matches up vs the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX20V
FZ28 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ28
HX20V | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX20V
FZ28 | HX20V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HX20V is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and HX20V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 320 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $599 | $397 |