Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Launched January 2009
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016
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On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ28 was brought out 9 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ28 matches up versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX350
| FZ28 | HX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ28
| HX350 | FZ28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2016 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 96 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX350
| FZ28 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the HX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and HX350 is 72 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and HX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to produce more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 417 gr (0.92 lbs) | 652 gr (1.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $599 | - |
