Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ28 scores against the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with physical dimensions 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and HX300 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and HX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX300 to offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.