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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX20V

 FZ28 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ28

 HX20V FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX20V

 FZ28 HX20V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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